Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle tools container, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

Stowage

Fig. 216 In the luggage compartment: variable luggage compartment floor folded up First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe vehicle toolkit, spare wheel, tempora ...

Other materials:

Evacuation and charging valve with Schrader valve
Note Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- with 1/4" ratchet adapter -VAS 6234- Appropriate insert -T10364- to remove Schrader valve core → Fig. A - Service port (soldered in) ...

Assembly overview – wiper motor and wiper frame
Note The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting locations for RHD vehicles are similar. 1 - Wiper motor Removing and installing → Chapter 2 - Bolts ...

Assembly overview - door
Note Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar After renewal of A-pillar, the specified torque for bolts -2 and 5- as well as for -14 and 17- changes 1 - Front door Removing and installing → Chapter Adjusting ...