Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Technical data / Repair instructions / Electrical components

At some point, you have probably received an electric shock when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and steering column components.

–	Before working on electrical components, touch an earned object, such as a water pipe or a lifting platform. Do not directly touch connector contacts.

Electrical components

Nuts and bolts

Loosen and tighten bolts and securing nuts for covers and housings diagonally. Avoid canting particularly sensitive parts such as comtrol ...

Evaluating accident vehicles

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Other materials:

Removing and installing valve stem seals (cylinder head removed)
Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal and installation device for valve cotters -VAS 5161A- with guide plate -VAS 5161A/32-32-. ...

Removing and installing driver side airbag igniter -N95-
Special tools and workshop equipment required Commercially available Torx screwdriver T25 of approx. 100 mm length Removing WARNING &nbs ...

Crimping pliers -VAS 1978/1A
Crimping pliers -VAS 1978/1A- or crimping pliers (base tool) -VAS 1978/1-2- together with head adapter 0.35 - 2.5 mmІ -VAS 1978/1-1- or head adapter 4.0 - 6.0 mmІ -VAS 1978/2A- are used to squeeze together crimp connectors from ...