Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

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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 ...

Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), front axle

Special tools and workshop equipment required Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Tensioning strap -T10038- Support -T10149- ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing washer jets
Removing Note Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way. – Remove pop-up cylinder → ...

Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- (4…20 Nm) Hose clamps, up to 25 mm -3094- ...

Charge factor
There must be space both for liquid and vapour in a container. As the temperature rises, the liquid expands. The space occupied by the vapour becomes smaller. Eventually, there will only be liquid in the container. After that time, even a small increase ...