Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear lid seal
In the factory a sealant is applied to the rear lid seal, the seal is fitted to the body flange and then rolled on.
Note
- When the seal is removed, the sealant on the inside of the seal will be spread and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is then refitted, sealing and firm seating are no longer guaranteed.
- Therefore, each seal that is completely removed must be replaced with a seal known as a “tap-on seal”.
- If a seal has been partially removed, squeeze sides of seal together before installing
| Removing |
| – | Pull seal -1- off body flange -2-. |
| Installing |
| – | Align seal -1- with vulcanised point for securing the gas strut -arrows-. |
| – | Press seal -1- evenly onto body flange by hand. |
Removing and installing striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Removing and installing gas strut
Removing
Note
The rear lid must be supported when a gas strut is removed. One gas
strut alone cannot support an ope ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. If high-voltage
components are damaged, there is a risk of severe or fatal injury due to
electric shock.
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Perform visual check of high-voltage components and high-v ...
Seat belt protection
Fig. 63 Driver restrained by a properly
positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference.
When fastened properly, seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in ...
Crankshaft dimensions
Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the
crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are
loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed,
and damage to the bearings will result.Never remove the crankshaft.
Measuring the ...
