VW Golf 6 Body Exterior Eng

Service
Workshop Manual
Golf 2009 ➤
General body repairs, exterior
Edition 05.2017
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
50 - Body - front
55 - Bonnet, rear lid
57 - Front doors, door components, central locking
58 - Rear doors, door components
60 - Sunroof
63 - Bumpers
64 - Glazing
66 - Exterior equipment
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
Golf 2009 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 05.2017
Contents
50 - Body - front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Lock carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Lock carrier - add-on parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Removing and installing lock carrier with attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Pressure hose with plug-in connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Front wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Insulation and foam elements for wing, web plate and A-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Removing and installing wing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Plenum chamber bulkhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Assembly overview - plenum chamber bulkhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Plenum chamber cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Plenum chamber cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Noise insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Assembly overview - noise insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Assembly overview - skid plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Underbody trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2 Assembly overview - underbody cladding in the middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3 Assembly overview - rear underbody cladding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8 Bulkhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.2 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.3 Assembly overview - bulkhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 Tunnel cross-piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.2 Assembly overview - tunnel cross-piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
55 - Bonnet, rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

1 Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.2 Assembly overview - bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.3 Removing and installing bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.4 Removing and installing bonnet hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.5 Removing and installing insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.6 Assembly overview - seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.7 Removing gas strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.8 Assembly overview - bonnet lock and release components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.9 Removing and installing lid lock - LHD vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1.10 Removing and installing lid lock - RHD vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1.11 Detaching Bowden cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
1.12 Adjusting bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1.13 Removing and installing striker pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.14 Adjusting striker pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1.15 Removing and installing release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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2 Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.2 Assembly overview - rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.3 Removing and installing rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.4 Assembly overview - gas strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.5 Removing gas strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.6 Releasing gas from gas strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.7 Assembly overview - rear lid hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.8 Removing and installing rear lid hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2.9 Removing and installing striker pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.10 Removing and installing adjusting buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
2.11 Adjusting rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2.12 Removing and installing bonnet lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.13 Removing and installing release element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.14 Removing and installing release element with reversing camera system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
2.15 Rear lid seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2.16 Removing and installing rear lid seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3 Tank flap unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3.2 Assembly overview - tank flap unit and actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3.3 Removing and installing tank flap unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
3.4 Removing and installing actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
57 - Front doors, door components, central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

1 Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
1.2 Assembly overview - door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1.3 Greasing new door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1.4 Removing and installing door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.5 Door alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2 Door components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
2.2 Assembly overview - front door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2.3 Removing and installing subframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
2.4 Removing and installing cover, 2-door model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
2.5 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
2.6 Removing and installing lock cylinder cover cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2.7 Removing and installing lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
2.8 Removing and installing cover cap (without lock cylinder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
2.9 Removing and installing door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
2.10 Removing and installing door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
2.11 Removing and installing door handle bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
2.12 Removing and installing trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
2.13 Removing and installing inner window slot seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
2.14 Removing and installing outer window slot seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
2.15 Removing and installing inner door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
2.16 Removing and installing door outer seal, 2-door models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
2.17 Removing and installing door outer seal( 4-door models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
2.18 Assembly overview - insulation (2-door model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
2.19 Assembly overview - insulation (4-door models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3 Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.1 Fitting location overview - central locking components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.2 Adapting keys with remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.3 Assembly overview - battery for folding key with remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.4 Removing and installing battery for folding key with remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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58 - Rear doors, door components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

1 Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
1.2 Assembly overview - door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
1.3 Greasing new door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
1.4 Removing and installing door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
1.5 Door alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
2 Door components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
2.2 Assembly overview - rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
2.3 Removing and installing subframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
2.4 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
2.5 Removing and installing cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
2.6 Removing and installing door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
2.7 Removing and installing door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
2.8 Removing and installing door handle bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
2.9 Removing and installing trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
2.10 Removing and installing inner window slot seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
2.11 Removing and installing outer window slot seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
2.12 Removing and installing inner door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
2.13 Removing and installing outer door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
2.14 Assembly overview - insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
60 - Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
1 Sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel (Meritor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
1.2 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
1.3 Assembly overview - sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
1.4 Removing and installing boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
1.5 Removing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
1.6 Installing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
1.7 Adjusting height of sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
1.8 Adjusting panel seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
1.9 Renewing cover seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
1.10 Removing and installing wind deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
1.11 Removing and installing sliding headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
1.12 Removing and installing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
1.13 Adjusting drive for sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel ("0" position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
1.14 Removing and installing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel automatic preselection switch
........................................................................ 177
1.15 Checking parallel running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1.16 Adjusting parallel running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1.17 Assembly overview - carrier unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
1.18 Removing and installing carrier unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
1.19 Operating without current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
1.20 Removing and installing guide plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
1.21 Removing and installing guide plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
1.22 Cleaning water drain hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
63 - Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
1 Front bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
1.2 Repairing front bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
1.3 Installing brackets for parking aid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
1.4 Front bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
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1.5 Front bumper cover - GTI, GTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

1.6 Front bumper cover - »R« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
1.7 Front bumper cover - »R-Line« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
1.8 Front bumper carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
1.9 Assembly overview - side guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
2 Rear bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.2 Repairing rear bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.3 Installing brackets for parking aid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.4 Rear bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
2.5 Rear bumper cover - GTI, GTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
2.6 Rear bumper cover »R« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
2.7 Rear bumper cover - »R-Line« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
2.8 Installing number plate carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
2.9 Rear bumper cover substructure parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
2.10 Rear bumper carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
2.11 Assembly overview - towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
64 - Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
1 Flush bonded windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
1.2 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
1.3 Assembly overview - windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
1.4 Removing windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
1.5 Installing windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
1.6 Assembly overview - rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
1.7 Removing undamaged rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
1.8 Removing broken rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
1.9 Installing rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
1.10 Assembly overview - side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
1.11 Removing undamaged side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
1.12 Removing broken side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
1.13 Installing side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
1.14 Preparing old undamaged window for glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
1.15 Preparing new window without precoating for glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
1.16 Preparing body flange for glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
1.17 Fitting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
1.18 Minimum curing period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
1.19 Touching up paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
1.20 Cleaning in the event of dirt caused by adhesive sealing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
2 Front door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
2.2 Removing and installing door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
2.3 Removing and installing window regulator motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
2.4 Removing and installing window channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
3 Rear door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
3.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
3.2 Removing and installing door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
3.3 Removing and installing window regulator motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
3.4 Removing and installing window crank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
3.5 Removing and installing window channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
3.6 Removing and installing fixed door-window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
66 - Exterior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

1 Wheel housing liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
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1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

1.2 Front wheel housing liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
1.3 Rear wheel housing liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
2 Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
2.2 Assembly overview - exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
2.3 Removing and installing mirror glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
2.4 Removing and installing adjustment unit with motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
2.5 Removing and installing frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
2.6 Removing and installing mirror housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
2.7 Removing and installing side turn signal and entry light in exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
2.8 Removing and installing exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
3 Radiator grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
3.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
3.2 Removing and installing radiator grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
4 Mouldings and trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
4.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
4.2 Water deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
4.3 Side member cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
4.4 Stone-chip protection trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
4.5 Side member extension »GTI« and »GTD« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
4.6 Side member extension »GTI Edition 35«, »R« and »R Line« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
4.7 Trim strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
4.8 Wheel arch trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
5 Roof spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
5.2 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
5.3 Assembly overview - roof spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
5.4 Removing and installing roof spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
5.5 Retaining strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
5.6 Preparing body component for bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
5.8 Minimum curing period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
5.9 Touching up paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
5.10 Cleaning in the event of dirt caused by adhesive sealing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
6 Special add-on parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
6.1 Assembly overview - special add-on parts, »R« and »R-Line« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
7 Lettering and emblems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
7.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
7.3 »R« badge on radiator grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
7.4 Rear lettering - dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
7.5 Dimensions - lettering and badges on sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
8 Vermin repellent system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
8.1 Assembly overview - vermin repellent system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
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50 – Body - front
1 Lock carrier
(VRL010255; Edition 05.2017)
1.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop

equipment required
♦ Guide pins - T 10093-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
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1.2 Lock carrier - add-on parts
1.2.1 Assembly overview
1 - Lock carrier with add-on

parts
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 5
❑ Service position
⇒ page 3
2 - Cover
3 - Assembly bracket
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm
5 - Air duct
6 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3 on each side
7 - Retaining bracket
❑ left
8 - Support plate
❑ For left headlight
9 - Guide
❑ left
10 - Bolt
11 - Air guide
❑ left
12 - Cross member
❑ Cross member for North
America ⇒ page 216
13 - Bolt
14 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
15 - Support for lock carrier
16 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
17 - Air guide
❑ right
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18 - Guide
❑ right
19 - Support plate
❑ For right headlight
1.3 Service position
1.3.1 Moving to service position
– Removing front bumper cover ⇒ page 192

– Remove front bumper cover of GTI ⇒ page 198
– Undo and remove upper and lower securing bolts of headlights
⇒ Vehicle electrics; Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights,
bulbs, exterior switches
– Detach Bowden cable from lock carrier ⇒ page 47
– If vehicle has a charge air cooler, release pressure hoses
⇒ page 6
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– Remove bolts -4- on left and right sides.

– Remove bolts -5- on left and right side of longitudinal mem‐
bers.
– Attach special tool guide pins - T 10093- to left and right lon‐
gitudinal members.
– Unscrew bolts -3- on left and right from upper part of retaining
brackets -2-.
– The lock carrier -1- can be pulled forwards -arrows- about
10 cm on the special tool guide pins - T 10093- .
1.3.2 Moving from service position
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

– Align lock carrier with add-on parts -1- to longitudinal members
and between wings ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical
data; Body gaps/shut lines; Body - front .
– Specified torque for bolts -3- on retaining bracket -2-: 8 Nm.
– Specified torque of bolts -4- 2 Nm.
– Specified torque for bolts -5-: 60 Nm

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Note
♦ Ensure that the charge air cooler pressure hoses are properly engaged again ⇒ page 6
♦ Hoses and lines must not be pinched.
1.4 Removing and installing lock carrier with

attachments
1.4.1 Removing
Note
♦ The lock carrier is a safety-relevant component. It must not be repaired for this reason.
♦ If damaged, the lock carrier must be renewed.
– Moving to service position ⇒ page 3

– Disconnect any electrical connectors.
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– Drain coolant and disconnect coolant lines ⇒ Engine cooling

system; Rep. gr. 19 ; Removing and installing parts of the
cooling system; Draining and filling coolant .
– Disconnect wiring for condenser ⇒ Heating and air condition‐
ing system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning system; Removing
and installing condenser .
– Together with a second mechanic, unscrew guide pins - T
10093- from left and right longitudinal member -2- and lift out
lock carrier with add-on parts -1-.
WARNING
Do not start the engine if the air conditioning system and/or the
coolant system lines are disconnected.
Note
♦ Do not hang condenser and hydraulic oil cooler from lines.

♦ Do not kink condenser and hydraulic lines.
1.4.2 Installing
– Moving from service position ⇒ page 4
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐
quence of removal.
• During assembly, ensure that all connectors and hose con‐
nections are properly installed.
– Align lock carrier to longitudinal members and between wings
⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data; Body gaps;
Body, front .
1.5 Pressure hose with plug-in connector
1.5.1 Releasing plug-in connector

– Disengage retaining clip -1- in direction of -arrow a-.
– Pull pressure hose -2- in direction of -arrow b- out of coupling
-3-.
1.5.2 Engaging plug-in connector

• Ensure that the retaining clip -2- is in the upper position.

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– Push pressure hose -3- in direction of -arrow- into coupling

-1-.
– Press retaining clip -2- all the way downwards.
Note
♦ If the retaining clip cannot be pushed down fully, the pressure

hose is not inserted sufficiently in the coupling.
♦ Press pressure hose again and lock retaining clip.
• Check that plug-in connector is firmly attached by pulling on

it.
1. Lock carrier 7
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2 Wings
2.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
2.2 Front wing
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left wing. Re‐
moval and installation of the right wing are similar.
Note
The illustrations show the left-hand side. The right side is analogous.

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1 - Wings
❑ Removing ⇒ page 10
❑ Installing ⇒ page 11
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 1, A-pillar
❑ Qty. 2, side member
❑ Qty. 2, wheel housing
❑ Qty. 2, wing brace
❑ Qty. 2, wing connecting
piece
3 - Foam element
❑ Inserted between wing
and top of longitudinal
member ⇒ page 12
4 - Web plate insulation
❑ Placed in front of wing
web plate ⇒ page 12
5 - Intermediate piece (zinc)
❑ Zinc intermediate plate -
AKL 381 035 50-
6 - Filler
❑ Bonded to A-pillar with
butyl rubber.
❑ Filler piece remains
bonded to A-pillar when
wing is removed
⇒ page 12 .
7 - Wing bracket
❑ Removing and installing Volkswagen Technical Site: https://vwts.ru
⇒ page 12
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
9 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 1, on wing connecting piece
2. Wings 9
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2.2.2 Removing
– Remove front bumper ⇒ page 192 .

– Remove front bumper cover of GTI ⇒ page 198
– Remove front wheel housing liners ⇒ page 284 .
– Remove bumper cover bracket ⇒ page 217 .
– Pull out foam between the wing and the longitudinal member
⇒ Item 3 (page 9)
– Pull web plate insulation out of wheel housing
⇒ Item 4 (page 9)
– Unscrew bolts -2-.
– Undo and remove hexagon nut -3-.
– Remove wing -1- carefully.

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2.2.3 Installing
Note
The wing -1- must be fitted so that it is free of tension.
Installation of the wing -1- is carried out in reverse order of re‐

moval.
– Always insert zinc intermediate piece - AKL 381 035 50- be‐
tween wing and side member.
– Insulation, foam elements and torque settings of bolts -2- and
hexagon nuts -3- ⇒ page 8
– Make sure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal ⇒ Body
Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data; Body gaps; Body, front
Fitting is carried out with wing strut -4- removed.
2. Wings 11
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2.3 Insulation and foam elements for wing, web plate and A-pillar
Note
♦ The illustrations show the left-hand side. The right side is analogous.
♦ Different types of insulation for the wing may be installed (manual or automatic gearbox).
1 - Foam element
❑ Inserted between wing
and top of longitudinal
member
2 - Web plate insulation
❑ Placed in front of wing
web plate
3 - Filler
❑ Bonded to A-pillar with
butyl rubber.
❑ Filler piece remains
bonded to A-pillar when
wing is removed.
4 - Butyl rubber
Do not remove protective foil
until immediately before instal‐
lation.
2.4 Removing and installing wing bracket
Note
The removal and installation sequence is described for the left

wing bracket. The removal and installation of the right wing brack‐
et is similar.

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2.4.1 Removing
– Removing front bumper cover ⇒ page 192
– Unscrew bolts -2-, and detach wing bracket -1-.
2.4.2 Installing
– Fit wing brace -1- in position.
– Wing brace is fitted together with wing to bonnet and bumper
⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data; Body gaps/shut
lines; Body - front
– Specified torque for bolts -2-: 6 Nm.
2. Wings 13
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3 Plenum chamber bulkhead
3.1 Tools
3.2 Assembly overview - plenum chamber bulkhead
1 - Plenum chamber bulkhead

❑ Removing:
– Remove plenum cham‐
ber cover ⇒ page 16 .
– Unscrew bolt -5- and

hexagon nut -2-.
– Pull plenum chamber

bulkhead upwards out
of plenum chamber -4-.
2 - Nut
❑ Qty. 1
3 - Seal
Note
When installing plenum chamber

bulkhead, ensure that seal is cor‐
rectly seated.
4 - Plenum chamber
5 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 1

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4 Plenum chamber cover
4.1 Plenum chamber cover
1 - Plenum chamber cover

2 - Seal
3 - Moulded foam insert
❑ left
4 - Moulded foam insert
❑ right
5 - Windscreen seal
❑ Part of windscreen
6 - Windscreen
4. Plenum chamber cover 15

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4.1.2 Removing
– Remove wiper arms ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Wiper

system; Removing and installing windscreen wiper system .
– Pull off entire length of seal -2- from plenum chamber cover
-1-.
Caution
The glass could be destroyed.

The plenum chamber cover must not be levered off with a tool
(screwdriver, wedge). The windscreen will be damaged and
may subsequently crack.
– Lift plenum chamber cover -1- by hand at edge of front wind‐

screen.
– Pull plenum chamber cover -1-, starting from edge of wind‐
screen -6-, upwards out of windscreen seal -5-.
– Remove plenum chamber cover -1- from vehicle.

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4.1.3 Installing
Caution
The windscreen -6- could be destroyed.

Banging plenum chamber cover -1- into the windscreen seal
-5- may crack the windscreen -6-.
Note
♦ An insert is fitted in windscreen seal of new windscreens. Remove this insert before installing plenum
chamber cover.
♦ The plenum chamber cover may only be pushed into the windscreen seal by hand using light pressure.
Never fit with blows or with the use of tools.
– Spray windscreen seal -5- with a soapy solution so that ple‐

num chamber covers -1- are easier to press on.
4. Plenum chamber cover 17

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– Position plenum chamber covers -1- on windscreen seal -5-

and clip into windscreen seal -5- starting from the middle and
by applying light pressure.
– Push on seal -2- on plenum chamber cover -1-.
– Fit wiper arms ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Wiper sys‐
tem; Removing and installing windscreen wiper system .

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5 Noise insulation
5.1 Tools
5.2 Assembly overview - noise insulation
Note
Slight discrepancies may need to be allowed for depending on the type of engine.
5. Noise insulation 19
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1 - Noise insulation
❑ The -arrow- faces for‐
wards.
❑ Removing:
– Unscrew bolts
-2, 3 and 4-.
2 - Bolt
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 1

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6 Underbody protection
6.1 Tools
6.2 Assembly overview - skid plate
Note
Slight discrepancies may need to be allowed for depending on the type of engine.
6. Underbody protection 21
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1 - Underbody protection
❑ Removing:
– Unscrew bolts
-9 and 10-.
2 - Right retaining bracket

❑ Different shape, de‐
pending on engine ver‐
sion
3 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty.1, only for right re‐
taining bracket
4 - Rivet
5 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 1 for right retaining
bracket
❑ Qty. 2 for left retaining
bracket
6 - Left retaining bracket
❑ Different shape, de‐
pending on engine ver‐
sion
7 - Rear retaining rail
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
9 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 8
10 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 6

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7 Underbody trim panels
7.1 Tools
7.2 Assembly overview - underbody cladding in the middle
Note
7. Underbody trim panels 23

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1 - Underbody cladding
❑ Removing:
– Unscrew hexagon nuts
-2-.
2 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 8
❑ Specified torque:
1.5 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
4 - Cap
❑ Engaged in underbody
5 - Cover
❑ Removing:

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7.3 Assembly overview - rear underbody cladding
Note
Arrow in the left lower corner of the illustration points in the direction of normal travel.
1 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 1
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 1
4 - Expansion nut
❑ Qty. 1
5 - Clamping washer
❑ Qty. 1
1.5 Nm
6 - Underbody cladding
7 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
7. Underbody trim panels 25

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8 Bulkhead
8.1 Tools

equipment required

♦ Cartridge heating unit - V.A.G 1939-
♦ Hand-cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628-

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8.2 Materials
♦ 1-component glass adhesive DH 009 100 A2 1)
♦ Activator D 181 801 A1
♦ Glass and paint primer D 009 200 02
♦ Cleaning solution D 009 401 04
♦ Primer applicator D 009 500 25
1) Warm according to manufacturer's instructions, using cartridge heater - V.A.G

1939- .
2) Observe minimum curing period ⇒ page 259 .
8.3 Assembly overview - bulkhead
Note
The bulkhead -1- is bolted and also bonded in place with polyurethane adhesive sealant -3-.
1 - Bulkhead
❑ Removing:
– After removing bolts -2-,
cut through adhesive
bead -3- using work‐
shop equipment.
2 - Body flange
3 - PUR adhesive sealant
❑ DH 009 100 03
❑ Bead cross section:
width = 8 mm; height =
10 mm.
❑ Minimum curing period
⇒ page 259 .
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 10
8. Bulkhead 27
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9 Tunnel cross-piece
9.1 Tools
9.2 Assembly overview - tunnel cross-piece
Note
The -arrow- points in direction of travel.

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1 - Front tunnel cross-piece

❑ Removing:
-2- (2 on each side).
2 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 4 per tunnel cross-
piece
3 - Rear tunnel cross-piece
❑ Removing:
-2- (2 on each side).
9. Tunnel cross-piece 29
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55 – Bonnet, rear lid

1 Bonnet
1.1 Tools
♦ Assembly lever - 80-200-
1.2 Assembly overview - bonnet
30 Rep. gr.55 - Bonnet, rear lid

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1 - Bonnet
⇒ page 32
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 48
2 - Striker
3 - Seal in centre
4 - Seal on side
5 - Adjusting buffer
❑ Left and right
6 - Hinge
⇒ page 34
7 - Lid lock
8 - Hexagon nut
❑ In various markets, hex‐
agon nuts are fitted with
cover caps.
9 - Spray jets
⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 92 ; Wind‐
screen wiper system;
Removing and installing
spray jets for wind‐
screen wiper system .
10 - Gas strut
⇒ page 39
11 - Dampers
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 36
12 - Seal on side
1. Bonnet 31
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1.3 Removing and installing bonnet
1.3.1 Removing
Note
Cover caps -5- are not fitted in all markets.
– Remove spray jets -2- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Win‐

dow washer system; Removing and installing spray jets for
window washer system .
– Unclip line -6- from bonnet -1-.
– Pull line -6- out of opening in bonnet -1-.
– Pull caps -5- off hexagon nuts.
– Loosen hexagon nuts -4- on left and right of hinge -3- without
unscrewing them completely.
Further removal requires assistance of a second mechanic.

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– Remove gas strut -7- ⇒ page 39 .

– Now, unscrew and remove hexagon nuts -4- and lift bonnet
-1- out of hinges -3-.
1.3.2 Installing
Note
Installation of bonnet -1- is carried out accordingly in reverse or‐

der of removal.
Note
Install the line -6- in an arch as shown in the illustration. If line is installed twisted it will kink.
– Specified torque for hexagon nuts -4-: 22 Nm.

– Adjusting bonnet -1- ⇒ page 48 .
1. Bonnet 33
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1.4 Removing and installing bonnet hinge
Note
Removal and installation are described for the right hinge only.
Removal and installation of the left hinge are similar.
1.4.1 Removing
Note
– Remove bonnet ⇒ page 32 .

– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ page 16 .
– Pull caps -2- off bolts.
– Detach hinge -1-.

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1.4.2 Installing
Note
Installation of the hinge -1- is carried out in the reverse order of

removal.
– Installing bonnet ⇒ page 33
1. Bonnet 35
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1.5 Removing and installing insulation
1.5.1 Removing
– Using removal lever - 80-200- , lever retaining clips -3- out of

bonnet -2-.
– Pull insulation -1- out of longitudinal holes.

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1.5.2 Installing
• When installing insulation -2-, make sure that retaining clips

-3- are fitted with wider side facing outwards.
– Slide insulation -1- with fitting lugs in longitudinal holes.
– Let all retaining clips -3- engage in bonnet -2-.
1. Bonnet 37
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1.6 Assembly overview - seals
1 - Right seal
❑ Removing: pull off bon‐
net
❑ Installing: push into bon‐
net with clips
2 - Seal in centre
net
net with clips
3 - Left seal
net
net with clips
4 - Bonnet
5 - Clip
❑ Before installing, check
for damage and renew if
necessary.
6 - Clip
❑ Before installing, check
necessary.

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1.7 Removing gas strut
– Open and support bonnet.

Removal upper attachment
– Insert a small screwdriver -4- in the opening of the mounting
-2-.
– Using a levering motion in -direction of arrow a-, clip -3- is
forced out -arrow b-.
– Take clip -3- out of mounting -2- completely.
– Pull gas strut -1- out of mounting -arrow c-.
Removal bottom attachment
– Insert a small screwdriver beneath spring clip -5-.
– Raise spring clip -5- just far enough for it to be moved over ball
socket in direction of -arrow-.
– Pull gas strut -1- off ball-head pin.
After removing gas strut -1-, immediately slide back spring clip
-5-.
1. Bonnet 39
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WARNING
Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Spring clip must not
be levered completely out of ball socket, as it will otherwise be
damaged. Gas strut will spring out of mounting, causing dam‐
age or injury to operator.
– Releasing gas from gas strut ⇒ page 61 .
1.7.1 Installing gas strut
Note
Check mounting for damage and renew if necessary

⇒ page 40
Assembly bottom attachment

– Pull gas strut onto ball-head pin at bottom.
Assembly upper attachment
– Push gas strut into mounting.
– Push clip into mounting as far as it will go.
1.7.2 Releasing gas from gas strut

– Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Clamp gas strut only within area -x-; otherwise danger of ac‐
cident!
– Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's

overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference
point.
Note
♦ Wear protective goggles when sawing.

♦ Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
♦ Feed oil and cleaning clothes into existing method of disposal.
1.7.3 Removing gas strut mounting
Note
As an alternative to the wire -3-, 2 small screwdrivers can also be used for removal.

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• Gas strut -4- is removed.

– Push wire -3- into both bottom openings -arrow a- of mounting
-1-.
– In this way, both retaining hooks -2- are released and the
mounting can be removed from the bonnet -arrow b-.
1. Bonnet 41
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1.8 Assembly overview - bonnet lock and release components
1 - Lid lock
lid lock on LHD vehicle
⇒ page 43 .
lid lock on RHD vehicle
⇒ page 45 .
2 - Bowden cable
❑ From lid lock to Bowden
cable coupling.
❑ Clipped into Bowden ca‐
ble coupling.
3 - Bowden cable coupling
❑ Bowden cable coupling
is located above head‐
light on drivers side
❑ Separating ⇒ page 47
4 - Bowden cable
❑ From Bowden cable
coupling to release lever
5 - Operating lever
⇒ page 52
6 - Striker

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1.9 Removing and installing lid lock - LHD

vehicle
1.9.1 Removing
– Open bonnet.
– Remove radiator grille ⇒ page 300 .
– Separating Bowden cable ⇒ page 47
– Detach connector for bonnet contact switch -6-.
Note
The connector is secured over the right headlight.
– Undo and remove bolts -4 and 5- from lock carrier -6- and re‐
move bonnet lock -1- upwards -arrow a-.
– To unclip retainer -3-, press tabs on retainer -arrow b- togeth‐
er.
1. Bonnet 43
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– The catch is released and the Bowden cable -2- can be re‐
moved from the bonnet lock -1-.
Note
Removing and installing bonnet contact switch on bonnet lock ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and
switches in engine compartment; Removing and installing bonnet contact switch F 266
1.9.2 Installing
– Clip retainer -3- onto bonnet lock -1-.

– Fit bonnet lock -1- in lock carrier -6-.
– Specified torque for bolts -4 and 5-: 12 Nm.
– Connect connector for bonnet contact switch -6-.
– Install Bowden cable -2- on Bowden cable coupling
⇒ page 47
– Adjusting lid lock ⇒ page 49 .
• Before closing bonnet, check function of release lever and
Bowden cable.

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1.10 Removing and installing lid lock - RHD

vehicle
1.10.1 Removing
– Open bonnet.
– Separating Bowden cable ⇒ page 47
– Detach connector for bonnet contact switch -6-.
Note
The connector is secured over the right headlight.
– Remove bolts -4 and 5- from lock carrier and remove bonnet

lock -1- upwards -arrow a-.
– Unclip Bowden cable -2- from lock -1-.
1. Bonnet 45
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– Twist hook of Bowden cable -3- out of bonnet lock -1-

-arrow b-.
Note
Removing and installing bonnet contact switch on bonnet lock ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and
switches in engine compartment; Removing and installing bonnet contact switch F 266
1.10.2 Installing
– Hook the hook of Bowden cable -3- into bonnet lock -1-
-arrow b-.
– Clip Bowden cable -2- onto bonnet lock -1-.
– Install bonnet lock -1- in lock carrier -arrow a-.
– Connect connector for bonnet contact switch -6-.
– Install Bowden cable -2- on Bowden cable coupling
⇒ page 47
– Adjusting lid lock ⇒ page 49 .

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Bowden cable.
1.11 Detaching Bowden cable
– Open bonnet.
– Unclip Bowden coupling cover -2- over headlight on driver side
of lock carrier -arrow a-.
– Take Bowden cables -1 and 3- out of cover -2- -arrows b-.
– Swivel Bowden cable -3- 90° -arrow c- and remove from
mounting -1- in -direction of arrow d-.
Note
♦ When installing Bowden cable -3-, ensure that grommets -4 and 5- are fitted correctly and securely.
♦ When installing Bowden cable -1-, ensure that Bowden cable coupling has engaged correctly.

Bowden cable.
1. Bonnet 47
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1.12 Adjusting bonnet
Note
♦ Vehicle must be on the ground when adjusting bonnet.

♦ The adjusting buffers -2- on the left and right are not a means of adjustment. Their purpose is to stabilise
and dampen the bonnet -1-.
♦ The bonnet is adjusted correctly if the gaps/shut lines are even all around, the door is not too deep or does
not protrude and all contours align when the is door closed.
♦ The bonnet must engage into the lid lock without excessive force.
♦ Hexagon nuts are not removed, only loosened.
– Remove striker pin -3- ⇒ page 50 .

– Bonnet can be centred between wings by loosening (not re‐
moving) hexagon nuts -5- on left and right of bonnet hinge
-6-.
– Ensure that gaps are uniform ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Technical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front .

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– On completion of adjustment work, anti-corrosion measures

must be performed on hinge -6- and bolts -5-.
– Turn adjustment buffer -2- to adjust -arrow-.
– After adjusting bonnet, reinstall and adjust striker pin -3-
⇒ page 50 .
– Front part of bonnet can be adjusted in height to wings by
means of bonnet lock ⇒ page 49
1.12.1 Adjusting lid lock

– If bolts -3 and 4- are loosened, bonnet gaps -arrow b- and
height -arrow a- can be corrected or adjusted ⇒ Body Repairs;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front
1. Bonnet 49
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1.13 Removing and installing striker pin

– Remove striker pin -1- from bonnet -3-.
– Adjust striker pin to lid lock ⇒ page 49 .

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1.14 Adjusting striker pin
– Loosen bolts -2-, do not unscrew them completely.

– Striker pin -1- can now be adjusted in oversized holes.
1. Bonnet 51
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1.15 Removing and installing release lever
1.15.1 Removing
– Pull release lever -2- to release bonnet.

– Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever -2- and
clip -3-.
– Prise clip -3- out of release lever -2- -arrow- and pull release
lever off mounting bracket -1-.
For all other work on mounting bracket, remove lower A-pillar trim.

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1.15.2 Installing
– Push clip -3- completely into release lever -2-.

– Then press release lever -2- onto mounting in mounting brack‐
et -1- so that release lever latches into place in mounting
bracket.
Bowden cable.
1. Bonnet 53
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2 Rear lid
2.1 Tools
♦ Setting gauge - 3371-
2.2 Assembly overview - rear lid

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1 - Rear lid
⇒ page 56
2 - Lid lock
⇒ page 70
3 - Release element
⇒ page 72
4 - Gas strut
⇒ page 59
❑ Releasing gas
⇒ page 61
5 - Hinges
⇒ page 63
6 - Adjusting buffer
❑ Left and right
7 - Seal
⇒ page 76
8 - Striker
⇒ page 65
2. Rear lid 55
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2.3 Removing and installing rear lid
2.3.1 Removing
– Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Rear lid trim
– Disconnect connectors from all existing electrical compo‐
nents.
– Loosen bolts -3- of left and right hinges (do not unscrew com‐
pletely).
– Remove gas strut -2- ⇒ page 59 .
– Now, remove bolts -3- completely and then remove rear lid
-1-.
Note
The central connectors -4- are on the left and right of the C-pillar.

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2.3.2 Installing
Note
♦ If a new rear lid is fitted, a new piece of adhesive tape has to be attached.
♦ If the piece of adhesive tape is not stuck on, rainwater from the rear lid will drip into the luggage compartment.
1 - Rear lid
2 - Adhesive tape
– Stick adhesive tape -
1K6.827.972- on in the
position indicated on left
and right.
3 - Rear windscreen
2. Rear lid 57
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Installation of rear lid -1- is carried out in reverse order of removal.

– Adjusting rear lid -1- ⇒ page 67 .
• Before closing rear lid -1-, check function of lid release com‐
ponents.

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2.4 Assembly overview - gas strut
1 - Gas strut
⇒ page 59
❑ Releasing gas
⇒ page 61
2 - Clip
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 10 Nm
5 - Ball-head pin
❑ 20 Nm and 90°
2.5 Removing gas strut
Note
The rear lid must be supported if a gas strut is removed. One gas strut alone cannot support an open rear lid.
2. Rear lid 59
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WARNING
Gas strut
– Open and support rear lid.
– Position a small screwdriver -3- beneath spring clips -2-.
– Raise spring clips -2- until spring clip can be moved over ball
sockets.
– Pull gas strut -1- off ball-head pin -4-.
After removing gas strut, slide spring clips -2- back immediately.

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WARNING
Note
♦ Specified torque for ball head pins -4-: 20 Nm + 90°

♦ Specified torque for bolts on ball-head pin retaining bracket: 10 Nm.
– Releasing gas from gas strut ⇒ page 61 .
2.6 Releasing gas from gas strut

– Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Clamp gas strut only within area -x-; otherwise danger of ac‐
cident!
– Saw through cylinder of gas strut within first third of cylinder's

overall length using piston rod end of cylinder as reference
point.
Note
♦ Wear protective goggles when sawing.

♦ Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
♦ Feed oil and cleaning clothes into existing method of disposal.
2.7 Assembly overview - rear lid hinge
2. Rear lid 61
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1 - Hinge
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2 for each hinge.
3 - Washer
4 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 2
5 - Rear lid
⇒ page 56

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2.8 Removing and installing rear lid hinge
2.8.1 Removing
– Remove roof end strip ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Roof trims; Removing and installing
roof end strip .
– Remove rear lid -5- ⇒ page 56 .
– Unscrew hexagon nuts -4-, and detach hinge -1- and washer
-3-.
2. Rear lid 63
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2.8.2 Installing
Hinge -1- installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

– Specified torque for nuts -4-: 24 Nm.
– Make sure hinge rests tightly against the body.
– Install rear lid ⇒ page 57
– Install roof end strip ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Trims, insulation; Roof trims; Removing and installing roof
end strip .

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2.9 Removing and installing striker pin
Removing
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage and load area compartment trim; Re‐
moving and installing lock carrier cover .
– Unscrew bolts -1-, and detach striker pin -2-.
Installing
– Install striker pin -2-.
– Adjust striker pin ⇒ page 68 .
2. Rear lid 65
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2.10 Removing and installing adjusting buffer
Removing
– To remove adjusting buffer, turn complete buffer -3- 90° anti‐
clockwise -arrow a-, and remove buffer from side panel -2-.
Installing
– Check that the stop -1- is corrected fitted in the rear lid -4-.
– To install, insert complete buffer -3- into side panel at a right-
angle -arrow c- and turn buffer 90° clockwise -arrow b-.
– Adjust adjusting buffer -3- ⇒ page 68 .

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2.11 Adjusting rear lid
Note
♦ Vehicle must be on the ground to carry out rear lid adjustment.

♦ The rear lid lock -2- is bolted directly to the rear lid -1-. It does not have elongated holes, so it cannot be
adjusted.
♦ The adjusting buffers -4- on the left and right are not a means of adjustment. Their purpose is to stabilise
and dampen the rear lid -1-.
♦ The rear lid is adjusted correctly if the shut lines are even all around, the door is not too deep or does not
stand proud and all contours align when the rear lid is closed.
♦ The rear lid must engage in the striker pin -5- without excessive force being applied.
Use the setting gauge - 3371- ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ;

Technical data; Body gaps/shut lines; Rear body to check or ad‐
just the gap dimensions.
– Loosen bolts -3- to adjust rear lid -1- in oversized holes of
hinge -arrows a and b-.
Specified torque for bolt -3-: 10 Nm.
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– Adjust buffer -4- on left and right ⇒ page 68 .

– Adjust rear lid -1- via striker pin -5- ⇒ page 68 .
Note
♦ After completing adjustments, perform corrosion protection measures on hinge and bolts.
♦ The rear lid lock -2- cannot be adjusted.
2.11.1 Adjusting striker pin
Note
♦ Loosen bolts -1- to slide striker pin -2- in oversized holes

-arrows a and b-.
♦ Adjust striker pin -2- so that the recess of the rear lid lock with
rotary latch is centred relative to the striker pin -2- when it en‐
gages.
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage and load area compartment trim; Re‐
moving and installing lock carrier cover .
– Loosen bolts -1-, do not unscrew completely.
– Move striker pin -2- into upper position and lightly tighten the
bolts -1-.
– Close rear lid and make sure adjustment has been carried out
correctly.
2.11.2 Adjusting adjusting buffer
Note
♦ Only the adjustment for the right adjustment buffer is descri‐

bed. The adjustment for the left adjustment buffer is similar.
♦ To remove and install turn complete adjustment buffer -1-
through 90°.

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– Loosen clamping bolt -4- until it is visible in rubber buffer.

– Pull detent slide -3- out of adjusting buffer -1-.
– Adjust detent slide to dimension -a- = 12.5 mm.
– Close rear lid in preliminary detent position with slight pressure
in the middle.
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– Open rear lid again.

– Set adjustment buffer clamping screw -1- to a depth of -a - =
20 mm.
– Check the adjustment.
2.12 Removing and installing bonnet lock
Note
If the rear lid does not open, it can be opened by hand in an

emergency by reaching through the rear interior trim panel and
actuating the emergency release ⇒ Owners manual
2.12.1 Removing

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– Disconnect connector -3- from rear lid lock -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -2- and then remove rear lid lock -1- from rear
lid.
2.12.2 Installing
– Fit lid lock -1- to rear lid and start bolts -2-.
– Reconnect connector -3- on lid lock -1-.
quence of removal.
• Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release compo‐
nents.
2. Rear lid 71
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2.13 Removing and installing release ele‐

ment
2.13.1 Removing

– Disconnect connector -4- from release element -1-.
– Release element -1- can then be removed from rear lid -2-.

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2.13.2 Installing
Release element -1- installation is carried out in reverse order of

removal.
Specified torque for bolts -3-: 4 Nm.
nents.
2. Rear lid 73
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2.14 Removing and installing release ele‐

ment with reversing camera system
2.14.1 Removing

– Notes and work sequence for release element with reversing
camera system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights,
bulbs, switches - exterior; Reversing camera system
– Separate connectors -4- from release element -1-.
– Release element -1- can then be removed from rear lid -2-.

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2.14.2 Installing
Release element -1- installation is carried out in reverse order of

removal.
– Notes and work sequence for release element with reversing
camera system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights,
bulbs, switches - exterior; Reversing camera system
nents.
2.15 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.
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Note
♦ When seals are removed, the sealant will spread to the inside
of the seal and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is
then refitted, sealing and firm seating are no longer guaran‐
teed.
♦ Therefore each seal which is removed completely must be re‐
newed with a so-called “tap-on” seal.
♦ If a seal has been partially removed, squeeze sides of seal
together before installing.
2.16 Removing and installing rear lid seal
2.16.1 Removing
– Pull rear lid seal -1- off body flange -3-.

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2.16.2 Installing
The body flange -3- is masked off in the lower area with a com‐
mercially available textile adhesive tape -2-
– Align rear lid seal -1- so that vulcanised point -arrow- faces the
tail light -arrow-.
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3 Tank flap unit
3.1 Tools
♦ Socket wrench - T 10010-
3.2 Assembly overview - tank flap unit and actuator
Note
♦ If the tank flap does not open, it can be opened by hand via the actuator -6-.
♦ The control element -6- can be found in the side panel and is accessible by pulling off the luggage com‐
partment trim.

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1 - Tank flap unit

⇒ page 80
2 - Opening aid
3 - Bolt
1.5 Nm
4 - Water drain hose
❑ Routed between wheel
housing and wheel
housing liner
5 - Guide
❑ With rubber grommet
6 - Control element
⇒ page 82
❑ Emergency release:
from inside, push rod on
control element up‐
wards -arrow-
7 - Electrical connector
3. Tank flap unit 79

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3.3 Removing and installing tank flap unit
3.3.1 Removing
Note
The description of removal also applies to vehicles with natural gas drive.
– Remove tank cap.

– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Fold up rubber grommet -2- of fuel tank filler neck. If neces‐
sary, also that of gas system filling connection.
– Pull tank flap unit -1- with water drain hose -4- towards rear
-arrow a- out of fasteners, and swing tank flap unit -1- out of
side panel -arrow b-.

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3.3.2 Installing
• Guide element is pushed into side panel.

– Pass water drain hose -4- through aperture in tank flap unit,
and pull water drain hose through as far as possible.
– Guide water drain hose -4- into side panel.
– With hinge side leading, guide tank flap unit -1- into side panel
-arrow a-.
– Then swivel tank flap unit completely into side panel
-arrow b-, ensuring that locking lugs engage correctly in side
panel.
– Pull rubber grommet -2- over fuel filler neck -3- and tighten
bolt.
Specified torque for bolt -5-: 1.5 Nm.

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3.4 Removing and installing actuator
3.4.1 Removing
Note
♦ If the control element does not open, the rod on the control element can be pushed upwards -arrow c- after
removing the luggage compartment trim panel.
♦ Bolt -3- has left-handed threads.
– Remove C-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Pillar and side panel trim; Removing
and installing C-pillar trim
– Loosen bolts -3- (left-handed threads) using hexagon socket
screwdriver 3 mm - T 10010- (do not remove).
– Slide control element -1- with connector -2- and connecting
rod -5- upwards -arrow a- and remove control element out of
side panel -arrow b-.
– Disconnect connector -2-.

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3.4.2 Installing
– Check grommet and connector are seated correctly.

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57 – Front doors, door components, central locking

1 Rear door
1.1 Tools

equipment required
♦ Key (for door alignment) - 3320-

♦ Universal joint for 3320 - 3320/1-
♦ Bit for 3320 - 3320/2-
♦ Bit for 3320 - 3320/3-
♦ Roller - 3356-
♦ Socket insert - 3410-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
84 Rep. gr.57 - Front doors, door components, central locking

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1.2 Assembly overview - door hinges
Note
♦ The right side is shown. The left side is similar.

♦ The hinge bolts must always be renewed if loosened.
♦ Hinges are one piece.
♦ If a hinge is replaced, it must be greased.
1 - Door
⇒ page 88
2 - Guide bolt
3 - Door hinge with arrester
❑ Greasing when hinge is
replaced ⇒ page 87
4 - Multi-point socket head bolt
❑ Always renew bolts after
loosening
5 - Cap
❑ Installed from inside ve‐
hicle
❑ Remove lower A-pillar
trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Trims, insulation;
Pillar and side trims
loosening
loosening
8 - Cap
❑ Always renew bolts after loosening
10 - Bottom spacer plate
11 - Adjustment ring
❑ Restricts the adjustment range for the eccentric pin.
12 - Bolt
❑ For eccentric pin
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13 - Door hinge
❑ Door hinge is one piece.
❑ Greasing when hinge is replaced ⇒ page 87
16 - Cap
18 - Eccentric pin
❑ The eccentric pin serves to adjust the shut line.
19 - Top spacer plate
20 - Guide bolt

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1.3 Greasing new door hinges
Note
The new door hinge is greased after painting.
– The upper door hinge -1- should be greased -arrow a- on the

pin and hole with lithium grease - G 000 150- .
– The lower hinge -3- should be greased -arrow b- on the pin
and hole with lithium grease - G 000 150- .
– The torsion spring of the door arrester -2- on the lower hinge
should also be greased with lithium grease - G 000 150-
-arrow c-.
1. Rear door 87
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1.4 Removing and installing door
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the right door.
The removal and installation of the left door is similar.
1.4.1 Removing
– Release boot -6- by pressing fastener -arrow a-, and pull it off
A-pillar.
– Swing locking lever -5- downwards -arrow b-, and disconnect
electrical connector from coupling station.
– Pull off cover caps -3- from bolts.
– Unscrew bolts -2, 7 and 8- from hinge using special door align‐
ment tool - 3320- and bit - 3320/3- .
– Bolts -4 and 9- are guide bolts and remain in the hinge.
– Pull door -1- in direction of -arrow c- off guide bolts -4 and 9-.

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1.4.2 Installing

• Bolts -2, 7 and 8- must always be renewed.
– Specified torque for bolts -2, 7 and 8-: 38 Nm.
– Observe front door gaps ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Tech‐
nical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front
1.5 Door alignment
1.5.1 Tool
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♦ Ring spanner, 15 mm - T10344-
1.5.2 Door alignment - shut lines and flush‐

ness
Note
♦ The door is adjusted correctly if the shut lines are even all
around, the door is not too deep or does not stand proud and
all contours align when the door is closed.
♦ Vehicle must be standing on its wheels on flat level ground
when adjustments are performed.

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Adjusting shut lines

– Note front door gap dimensions ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Technical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines .
Adjustments are carried out using eccentric pin -7-.
Other measures such as raising the door have no effect. Subse‐
quent pressure from above will cause the door to sack again.
– Loosen bolt for eccentric pin -7-.
– Adjust eccentric pin -9- within adjustment range -6- using open
ring spanner, 15 mm - T10344- .
– Tighten bolt -7-. Specified torque: 28 Nm.
– If the adjustment range is insufficient, proceed as described in
the following chapter ⇒ page 92 .
Adjusting for flush fitting
Use bolts -2, 3, 5, 8 and 10- on door hinge to adjust flush fitting
correctly.
Use special door alignment tool - 3320- with bit - 3320/3- .
– To adjust upper section of door, loosen bolts -8 and 10-.
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– Specified torque for bolt -10-: 10 Nm.

– To adjust lower section of door, loosen bolts -2, 3 and 5-.
1.5.3 Door alignment - readjusting shut lines
If the setting of the eccentric pin is insufficient, further adjustment

of the shut lines is carried out via bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5- on the door
hinge.
– Specified torque for bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5-: 50 Nm.
Bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5- must always be renewed after loosening.

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Note
♦ The front door must lock fully when closing without any addi‐
tional force being required and must not have any play.
♦ The door must not be pushed up or down due to striker plate
adjustment.
The following can be adjusted at the striker pin:

• When the front door does not align with the rear door.
– Loosen striker pin -2- by loosening bolts -1- on A-pillar.
– Adjust the front door with the striker pin -2- so that the front
door is flush with the rear door when shut (to prevent wind
noise).
– Tighten bolts -1- of striker pin -2-.
1. Rear door 93
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2 Door components
2.1 Tools
Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Socket XZN 10 - 3410-
Roller - 3356-
Removal wedge - 3409-
Hot air blower - V.A.G 1416-
Adhesive residue remover - VAS 6349-

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2.2 Assembly overview - front door
1 - Door
⇒ page 88
2 - Window channel
⇒ page 268
3 - Door window
⇒ page 262
4 - Trim
⇒ page 114
5 - Outer window slot seal
⇒ page 117
6 - Inner window slot seal
⇒ page 116
7 - Cover
❑ Only 2-door version
⇒ page 102
8 - Door lock
❑ The door lock can be re‐
moved only together
with the assembly carri‐
er.
⇒ page 112
9 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
10 - Door joint seal
❑ Removing and installing, 2-door model ⇒ page 120
❑ Removing and installing, 4-door model ⇒ page 121
11 - Buffer
12 - Cap
13 - Subframe
❑ With window regulator
14 - Clip
❑ For securing assembly carrier
15 - Bolt
❑ To secure the hinge, different torque settings must be observed.
16 - Door lower hinge
❑ With door arrester
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❑ Hinge is not the two-part design
17 - Bolt
❑ To secure window regulator in door
18 - Door upper hinge
2.3 Removing and installing subframe
Note
♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the right as‐
sembly carrier. Removal and installation of the left assembly
carrier are similar.
♦ The bolts -3- have left-handed threads.
♦ The assembly carriers for 2-door and 4-door are the same.
The door of the 2-door model has an additional cover.
♦ A crash sensor is also fitted to the subframe. Observe the
safety regulations when working on pyrotechnic components
⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Passenger
protection; Seat belts; General safety regulations .
Window regulator, window regulator motor and loudspeaker are

secured to the assembly carrier.
The assembly carrier and the window regulator are connected to
each other, non-detachable.
Assembly carrier can only be removed when door window is un‐
bolted at window regulator clamping bolts. To do this, lower door
window to the height of the assembly holes in assembly carrier
and loosen clamping bolts.
If door window cannot be lowered with electric window regulators,
first determine the precise cause of the fault.
To do this, read the event memory of the convenience system
using -VAS 5052- vehicle diagn. service information system - VAS
5052 A- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
If an electrical fault exists, rectify it first.
If an electric fault occurs due to window regulator motor, it can be
unbolted from assembly carrier and door window can be pushed
by hand to the necessary repair position.

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2.3.1 Removing
Note
The bolts -3- have left-handed threads.
– Remove front door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Door trims
– Lever out caps -6-.
– Lower door window -2- until securing bolts -3- for door window
are accessible.
– Loosen bolts -3- (left-handed thread) but do not unbolt com‐
pletely and spread clamping jaws apart.
– Push door window -1- upwards and secure door window in
position (e.g. with adhesive tape).
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Note
♦ Up to 3 clips can be replaced by rivets on a series of vehicles.

♦ During installation these rivets are replaced by the clips again.
– Release protective sleeve fasteners -arrow a-, and pull off

protective sleeve -3-.
– Open connector latch by swinging it downwards -arrow b- and
disconnect connector.
– Disconnect connectors on door lock and those to loudspeaker
-5-.
– Remove cover caps -6- and unbolt bolts -7-.
– Pull out clips -arrows- with a pair of pliers -8- -arrow c-.

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– Disconnect connector for exterior mirror on window regulator

motor -7-.
– Remove wiring harness to exterior mirror -4- from line holders.
– Push assembly carrier -1- upwards slightly -arrow a-.
– Pull assembly carrier -1- with window regulator -5- downwards
at an angle -arrow b- out of door.
– Release wiring harness -2- from wiring retainer -3-.
– When pulling out assembly carrier -1-, guide wiring harness
-2- out with it.
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2.3.2 Installing
– Fit assembly carrier in door upwards diagonally -arrow a-.

– Pull connector -3- through door and secure wiring retainer
-2-.
– Pull cable -7- through assembly carrier. Ensure that grommet
is seated correctly.
– Press assembly carrier -1- at bottom on door -arrow b-.
– Route wiring -4- on assembly carrier.
– Secure connectors -5 and 8-.

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Note
♦ The assembly carrier must be pushed firmly against the door when the clips are secured.
♦ Only then is it possible to push in the pins of the clips with ease and the seal of the assembly carrier will be
properly seated.
♦ If the assembly carrier is not pressed against the door firmly enough, the pins of the clips will be difficult to
insert.
♦ This will cause the clips to be crimped and the seal will not seat correctly. The door is not sealed!
– Push assembly carrier -1- firmly against door.

– Fit all clips -arrows- and insert the pins.
– Screw in bolts -7-. Specified torque for bolts -7-: 8 Nm.
– Secure door window ⇒ page 262 .
– Connect connectors -3 and 5-.

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– Then perform remaining installation in reverse order of remov‐

al.
• Carry out functional test function before installing door trim.
2.4 Removing and installing cover, 2-door

model
2.4.1 Removing

– Lift up cover -1- in upper area -arrow a-.
– Pull Bowden cable -3- out of retainers -2-.
– Remove cover upwards -arrow b- out of door.

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2.4.2 Installing
– Fit cover -1- downwards -arrow a- in door.

– Secure guide -3- in retainers -2-.
– Push cover at top -arrow b- into door.

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2.5 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock
Note
1 - Door lock
❑ The door lock can be re‐
moved only together
with the assembly carri‐
er.
⇒ page 112
2 - Bolt
❑ For lock cylinder.
3 - Bearing bracket
⇒ page 114
4 - Lock cylinder
⇒ page 106
❑ A lock cylinder can only
be found in the driver
door.
5 - Carrier
6 - Cap
driver side (with lock cyl‐
inder) ⇒ page 105
front passenger side
(without lock cylinder)
⇒ page 108
7 - Door handle
⇒ page 110
8 - Bolt
❑ Mounting bracket is loosened from door when this bolt is loosened.
9 - Bowden cable
❑ From door lock to mounting bracket.
10 - Bowden cable
❑ To release lock from door interior handle.
❑ With grommet allowing it to pass through on assembly carrier
11 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
12 - Cap

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2.6 Removing and installing lock cylinder

cover cap
2.6.1 Removing
Note
♦ When removing lock cylinder cap, the screwdriver should not

be turned and the screwdriver should not be used as a lever.
♦ Lock cylinder and cover cap are only installed on the driver
side.
– Push a small screwdriver -3- lightly -arrow a- into opening on

underside of lock cylinder cover cap.
– Pull lock cylinder cover cap -1-, together with screwdriver,
gently off door from underside -arrow b-.
– Slide cover cap upwards off lock cylinder.
2.6.2 Installing
– Place lock cylinder cap -2- from above -arrow a- on lock cyl‐
inder at a slight angle.
– Push lock cylinder cap -2- onto door -arrow b- until cap en‐
gages in lock cylinder.

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2.7 Removing and installing lock cylinder
Note
♦ A lock cylinder is now only installed on the driver door.

♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the left lock
cylinder. The removal and installation of the right lock cylinder
is similar.
2.7.1 Removing
• Lock cylinder cover cap is removed ⇒ page 105

– Lever off covers -4 and 6-.
– Unscrew bolt -7- to stop and push bolt in -arrow a- so that
securing pin -8- releases the lock cylinder.
– Pull lock cylinder housing -1- perpendicular -arrow b- to the
door out of the mounting bracket -3-.

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2.7.2 Installing
– Insert lock cylinder housing -1- in mounting bracket -3- at right

angles.
– Screw bolts -5 and 7- into mounting bracket.
Note
During installation, lock cylinder housing must be pressed against outer door panel.
quence of removal.
• It is essential that the function then be checked with the door
open.
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2.8 Removing and installing cover cap

(without lock cylinder)
2.8.1 Tools
♦ Assembly tool - T10389-
2.8.2 Removing

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– Remove plug -3- from rear opening.

– Guide assembly tool - T10389- approx. 60 mm into door be‐
hind locking device -2- of mounting bracket.
– Pull assembly tool - T10389- backwards -arrow- until hook re‐
leases.
– Pull door handle -2- in direction of -arrow a-.
– Pull cap -1- off door -arrow b-.
2.8.3 Installing
– Slide cap -1- into mounting bracket -arrow b-.

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– Remove plug -5- from front opening.

– Guide a screwdriver -4- onto locking device -3- of mounting
bracket.
– Push screwdriver inwards -arrow- until hook engages.
2.9 Removing and installing door handle
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the right door
handle. The removal and installation of the left door handle is
similar.

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2.9.1 Removing
– Removing lock cylinder housing ⇒ page 106
– Pull door handle -1- towards rear slightly -arrow a- out of sup‐
port for mounting bracket.
– Swing door handle around in direction of -arrow b-.
– Remove door handle from mounting bracket -2-, keep door
handle at right angles to mounting bracket -arrow a-.
2.9.2 Installing

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– Seat door handle -1- in mounting bracket, handle must be at

right angles to door -arrow a-.
– Swivel door handle -1- into door -arrow b-.
– Slide door handle firmly forwards -arrow c- in support for
mounting bracket.
Install lock cylinder housing ⇒ page 107 .
open.
2.10 Removing and installing door lock
Note
♦ Removal and installation are described only for the right door
lock. The removal and installation of the left door lock is similar.
♦ On 2-door models, it is not necessary to remove the assembly
carrier. Removing the cover will suffice.
2.10.1 Removing

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2-door models
– On 2-door models, remove just the cover ⇒ page 102
4-door models
– On 4-door models, remove the assembly carrier ⇒ page 96
All vehicles
– Remove lock cylinder.
– Release cable to mounting bracket -3- on door lock.
– Remove door lock -1- from door -2-.
2.10.2 Installing
Note
The cover must be fitted before door lock is installed.

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– Push cover -1- onto guide on door lock -2- -arrow a-.
– Push on cover -1- so that it locks into place on door lock in
middle area of lock -2- -arrow b-.
quence of removal.
Specified torque for bolts: 20 Nm.
• Afterwards, a functional check must be performed, as an in‐
correctly adjusted or incorrectly engaged cable cannot open
the lock.

bracket
2.11.1 Removing
2-door models
– On 2-door models, remove just the cover ⇒ page 102
4-door models
– On 4-door models, remove the assembly carrier ⇒ page 96
All vehicles
– Remove door handle ⇒ page 110 .
– Remove seal -3-.
– Remove mounting bracket -1- with retaining bracket from
door.
2.11.2 Installing
– Guide mounting bracket -1- in door.
– Install seal -3-.
– Tighten bolt -2- (specified torque: 1 Nm).
quence of removal.
2.12 Removing and installing trim
2.12.1 Removing

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– Pull window channel -2- out of door.

– Push trim -1- downwards slightly -arrow a-, and then pull it off
door -arrows b-.

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2.12.2 Installing
– Check speed nuts -2- for damage and renew if necessary.

– Push trim -1- onto door -arrow b- and then upwards
-arrow a-.
– Tighten bolts -3-, specified torque: 2 Nm.
– Push window channel -4- into door.
2.13 Removing and installing inner window

slot seal
Note
Pull up seal equally and without distorting or bending it.

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Removing
– Pull seal -2- equally all around -arrows- off flange -2-.
Installing
Push seal -1- equally by hand onto flange -2-.
2.14 Removing and installing outer window

slot seal
Note
♦ The core of the seal is a metal insert. If this is bent, the seal
can no longer be straightened out. It will remain “wavy”.
♦ Therefore, the seal is pulled off equally and without bending
or distorting it.

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Removing
– Remove exterior mirror ⇒ page 298
Installing
2.15 Removing and installing inner door seal

During production, a sealant is applied to the inner door seals,
which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.

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Note
teed.
together before refitting.
♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the right in‐
ner door seal. The removal and installation of the left inner
door seal is similar.
2.15.1 Removing
– To remove door inner seal, remove pillar trims as required ⇒

General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation;
Pillar trim

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– Remove sill panel moulding ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior equipment; Sill moulding .
– Pull door inner seal -1- off body flange.
2.15.2 Installing
– Align door inner seal -1- so that vulcanised point -arrow- is at

same height as lower hinge -arrow-.
– Begin installation of door inner seal at top radius of door cut-
out.
2.16 Removing and installing door outer seal,

2-door models
Note
outer seal. Removal and installation of the left door outer seal
are similar.
♦ Check clips -2- for damage and renew if necessary.

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Removing
– Pull door outer seal -1- with clips -2- off of door -4-.
Installing
– Push seal -1- with clips -2- onto door.
– Then pull off protective foil of adhesive tape -3- and push the
seal in this area hard onto the door.
2.17 Removing and installing door outer seal

( 4-door models)
Note
are similar.

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Removing
– Pull door outer seal -1- with clips -2- off door -3-.
Installing

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2.18 Assembly overview - insulation (2-door model)
1 - Dampers
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Installing:
– Cut to size as required
and fit above side im‐
pact protection.
– Warm using hot air

blower - V.A.G 1416-
and push on to outer
door panel with force.
2 - Foam element

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2.19 Assembly overview - insulation (4-door models)
1 - Dampers
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Installing:
– Cut to size as necessary
and position as shown in
the illustration.

2 - Foam element

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3 Central locking
3.1 Fitting location overview - central locking components
1 - Coupling station
❑ Fitting location: right A-
pillar
❑ To disconnect connec‐
tors, release boot at pil‐
lar
2 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Location: Under dash
panel on driver side.
❑ Removing ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Wiring; Control units;
Onboard supply control
unit -J519- .
3 - Front passenger door con‐
trol unit - J387-
❑ Integrated in window
regulator motor.
4 - Front right door lock
❑ Door lock is secured to
inner part of door.
❑ Electric central locking
is integrated into door
lock.
❑ Fitting location: right B-
pillar.
❑ To disconnect connec‐
tors, release boot at pil‐
lar
6 - Driver door control unit - J386-
❑ Integrated in window regulator motor.
7 - Rear right door lock
❑ Door lock is secured to inner part of door.
❑ Electric central locking is integrated into door lock.
8 - Coupling station, right side of rear lid
❑ Location: behind C-pillar trim
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim/insulation; Pillar and side
panel trims; Removing and installing C-pillar upper trim .
9 - Release element with button
❑ Location: Bolted to rear lid.
3. Central locking 125

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10 - Rear lid lock

❑ Location: bolted to rear lid
11 - Coupling station, left side of rear lid
❑ Location: behind C-pillar trim
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim/insulation; Pillar and side
panel trims; Removing and installing C-pillar upper trim .
12 - Rear left door lock
13 - Rear left door control unit - J388-
❑ Location: left B-pillar
❑ To disconnect connectors, release boot at pillar
15 - Front left door lock
16 - Driver door control unit - J386-
17 - Central switch for window regulators
❑ Location: installed in door panel
❑ Removing and installing central switches for window regulators ⇒ Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr. 96 ; Elec‐
trical system; Interior lights, lamps, switches; Lights and switches in doors .
18 - Button for central closing
❑ Location: installed in door panel
❑ Removing and installing buttons for central closing ⇒ Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr. 96 ; Electrical system;
Interior lights, lamps, switches; Lights and switches in doors
❑ Location: left A-pillar
❑ To disconnect connectors, release boot at pillar
20 - Alarm horn - H12-
❑ In front right wheel housing
❑ Removing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - interior; Anti-theft protection; Anti-
theft alarm system (ATA); Alarm horn H12 .
21 - Bonnet contact switch - F266-
❑ Contact switch for anti-theft alarm.
❑ Location: on lid lock.
❑ Removing ⇒ Electrical systems; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - interior; Anti-theft protection;
Lights and switches in engine compartment; Removing and installing bonnet contact switch F266
3.2 Adapting keys with remote control

Keys with remote control can be adapted using the vehicle diag‐
nostic, testing and information system - VAS 5051 A- .

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– Select “guided fault finding” in vehicle diagnostic tester -

VAS 5051 A- .
– Using the “GoTo” key, select "Function/component selection"
and the following menu items one after the other:
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system (rep. gr. 01; 27; 90 to 97)
♦ Onboard supply control unit
♦ Functions
♦ Adapting remote control unit key
3.3 Assembly overview - battery for folding key with remote control
1 - Key with variable code

transponder
2 - Transmitter unit - upper part
3 - LED
❑ When remote control is
operated, this LED must
flash briefly.
❑ If LED does not flash
during remote control
operation, the battery is
dead and must be re‐
newed.
4 - Battery
❑ Removing battery
⇒ page 128
❑ Installing battery
⇒ page 128
5 - Transmitter unit - lower part

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3.4 Removing and installing battery for fold‐

ing key with remote control
3.4.1 Removing
– Insert a screwdriver in slot between transmitter unit -1- and key
-2-.
– Twist screwdriver in -direction of arrow- to separate transmitter
unit from key.
– Press apart transmitter unit -1- using profile section of key

-2-.
– Unclip battery -1- from retainers -2- with a screwdriver in di‐

rection of -arrow-.
3.4.2 Installing
Note
♦ Before installing battery, always press any key once.

♦ This resets the transmitter unit so that it can detect a new bat‐
tery.

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Note polarity and correct position when installing battery.

– Lay battery -1- with positive terminal downwards in sender unit
-2- (positive terminal is marked on housing).
– Engage battery in transmitter unit by pressing down lightly.
– Fit cover to transmitter unit (do not damage seal).
– Then clip transmitter unit to key.

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58 – Rear doors, door components

1 Rear door
1.1 Tools

equipment required
♦ Key (for door alignment) - 3320-

♦ Universal joint for 3320 - 3320/1-
♦ Bit for 3320 - 3320/2-
♦ Bit for 3320 - 3320/3-
♦ Roller - 3356-
♦ Socket insert - 3410-
130 Rep. gr.58 - Rear doors, door components

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1.2 Assembly overview - door hinges
Note

♦ The hinge bolts must always be renewed if loosened.
♦ Hinges are one piece.
♦ If a hinge is replaced, it must be greased.
1 - Door
⇒ page 134
2 - Guide bolt
3 - Door hinge with arrester
❑ Greasing when hinge is
replaced ⇒ page 133
loosening
5 - Cap
❑ Installed from inside ve‐
hicle
❑ Remove lower B-pillar
trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Trims, insulation;
Pillars and side trims .
loosening
loosening
10 - Guide bolt
11 - Adjustment ring
❑ Restricts the adjustment range for the eccentric pin.
12 - Bolt
❑ For eccentric pin
1. Rear door 131

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13 - Door hinge
❑ Door hinge is one piece.
❑ Greasing when hinge is replaced ⇒ page 133
17 - Eccentric pin
❑ The eccentric pin serves to adjust the shut line.

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1.3 Greasing new door hinges
Note
The new door hinge is greased after painting.
– The upper door hinge -1- should be greased -arrow a- on the

pin and hole with lithium grease - G 000 150- .
– The lower hinge -3- should be greased -arrow b- on the pin
and hole with lithium grease - G 000 150- .
– The torsion spring of the door arrester -2- on the lower hinge
should also be greased with lithium grease - G 000 150-
-arrows c-.
1. Rear door 133

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1.4 Removing and installing door
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the right door.
The removal and installation of the left door is similar.
1.4.1 Removing
– Release boot -6- by pressing fastener -arrow a-, and pull it off
B-pillar.
– Swing locking lever -5- downwards -arrow b-, and disconnect
electrical connector from coupling station.
– Pull off cover caps -3- from bolts.
– Unscrew bolts -2, 7 and 8- from hinge using special door align‐
ment tool - 3320- and bit - 3320/3- .
– Bolts -4 and 9- are guide bolts and remain in the hinge.
– Pull door -1- in direction of -arrow c- off guide bolts -4 and 9-.

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1.4.2 Installing

• Bolts -2, 7 and 8- must always be renewed.
– Specified torque for bolts -2, 7 and 8-: 38 Nm.
– Observe front door gaps ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Tech‐
nical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front
1.5 Door alignment
1.5.1 Tool
1. Rear door 135

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♦ Ring spanner, 15 mm - T10344-
1.5.2 Door alignment - shut lines and flush‐

ness
Note
♦ The door is adjusted correctly if the shut lines are even all
around, the door is not too deep or does not stand proud and
all contours align when the door is closed.
♦ Vehicle must be standing on its wheels on flat level ground
when adjustments are performed.

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Adjusting shut lines

– Note front door gap dimensions ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Technical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines .
Adjustments are carried out via eccentric pin -8-.
Other measures such as raising the door have no effect. Subse‐
quent pressure from above will cause the door to sack again.
– Loosen bolt -6- for eccentric pin -8-.
– Adjust eccentric pin -8- within adjustment range -10- using
open ring spanner, 15 mm - T10344- .
– Tighten bolt -6-. Specified torque: 28 Nm.
– Adjusting striker pin ⇒ page 139
– If the adjustment range is insufficient, proceed as described in
the following chapter ⇒ page 138 .
Adjusting for flush fitting
Use bolts -2, 3, 5, 7 and 9- on door hinge to adjust flush fitting.
– To adjust upper section of door, loosen bolts -7 and 9-.
1. Rear door 137

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– To adjust lower section of door, loosen bolts -2, 3 and 5-.
– Adjusting striker pin ⇒ page 139
1.5.3 Door alignment - readjusting shut lines
If the setting of the eccentric pin is insufficient, further adjustment

of the shut lines is carried out via bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5- on the door
hinge.
– Specified torque for bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5-: 50 Nm.
Bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5- must always be renewed after loosening.

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Note
♦ Only the adjustment for the right front door is described. The
adjustment of the left front door is similar.
♦ The front door must lock fully when closing without any addi‐
tional force being required and must not have any play.
♦ The front door must not be pushed up or down as a result of
the striker pin adjustment.
The following can be adjusted at the striker pin:

• When the front door does not align with the rear door.
– Loosen striker pin -1- by loosening bolts -2- on A-pillar.
– Adjust front door via striker pin -1- so that front door is flush
with rear door when shut (to prevent wind noise).
– Tighten bolts -2- of striker pin -1-.
1. Rear door 139

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2 Door components
2.1 Tools
Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Socket XZN 10 - 3410-
Roller - 3356-
Removal wedge - 3409-
Hot air blower - V.A.G 1416-
Adhesive residue remover - VAS 6349-

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2.2 Assembly overview - rear door
1 - Door
⇒ page 134
2 - Trim
⇒ page 157
3 - Window channel
⇒ page 276
4 - Door window
⇒ page 270
5 - Outer window slot seal
⇒ page 159
6 - Inner window slot seal
⇒ page 159
7 - Door lock
⇒ page 153
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
9 - Door joint seal
⇒ page 162
10 - Buffer
11 - Clip
❑ For securing assembly carrier
12 - Subframe
❑ With window regulator
13 - Bolt
❑ To secure the hinge, different torque settings must be observed.
14 - Door lower hinge
❑ With door arrester
15 - Door upper hinge

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2.3 Removing and installing subframe
Note
♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the right as‐
sembly carrier. Removal and installation of the left assembly
carrier are similar.
♦ The assembly carriers for 2-door and 4-door are the same.
The door of the 2-door model has an additional cover.
Window regulator, window regulator motor and loudspeaker are

secured to the assembly carrier.
Assembly carrier can only be removed when door window is un‐
bolted at window regulator clamping bolts. To do this, lower door
window to the height of the assembly holes in assembly carrier
and loosen clamping bolts.
If door window cannot be lowered with electric window regulators,
first determine the precise cause of the fault.
To do this, read the event memory of the convenience system
using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system - VAS
5051 A- or -VAS 5052- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
If an electrical fault exists, rectify it first.
If an electric fault occurs due to window regulator motor, it can be
unbolted from assembly carrier and door window can be pushed
by hand to the necessary repair position.
2.3.1 Removing

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– Remove rear door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Door trims .
– Lever out cap -5-.
– Lower door window until spreader pin -3- and spreader plug
-4- are accessible through the cut-out for window regulator.
Note
If the work step cannot be carried out because there is a fault with the window regulator, remove -8- window
regulator motor -7- to slide window down.
– Screw a 5 mm bolt (approx. 70 mm long) into the spreader pin

-3- and pull bolt out of spreader plug -4-.
– Screw an 8 mm bolt (approx. 80 mm long) into spreader plug
-4-.
Note
Do not exert too great a pressure on the plug because otherwise the plug will fall into the door.

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– Pull spreader plug -4- out of window regulator guide -2- and
therefore out of door window.
– Push door window -1- upwards and secure door window in
position (e.g. with adhesive tape).
Note

– Disconnect connectors on door lock -2-.

– Pull out clips -arrows- with a pair of pliers -3- -arrow a-.

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– Release protective sleeve fasteners -arrow a-, and pull off

protective sleeve -1-.
– Open connector latch by swinging it downwards -arrow b- and
disconnect connector.
– Pull assembly carrier -4- off slightly at bottom of door
-arrow c-.
– Pull cable -2- out of assembly carrier.
– Pull assembly carrier -4- downwards at an angle -arrow d- out
of door -3-.
– Release wiring harness -1- from wiring retainer -5-.
– When pulling out assembly carrier -1-, guide wiring harness
-2- out with it.

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2.3.2 Installing
Note
If door window has not been removed, spreader plug and spreader pin must be installed in door window before
installing assembly carrier.
– Fit assembly carrier in door upwards diagonally -arrow a-.

– Pull connector -6- through door -4- and secure wiring retainer
-5-.
– Pull Bowden cable -2- through assembly carrier. Ensure that
grommet is seated correctly.
– Press assembly carrier -1- at bottom against door -arrow b-.
– Secure connectors -3-.

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Note
♦ The assembly carrier must be pushed firmly against the door when the clips are secured.
♦ Only then is it possible to push in the pins of the clips with ease and the seal of the assembly carrier will be
properly seated.
♦ If the assembly carrier is not pressed against the door firmly enough, the pins of the clips will be difficult to
insert.
♦ This will cause the clips to be crushed when pressing in and the seal will not seat correctly.
– Push assembly carrier -1- firmly against door -4-.

– Fit all clips -arrows- and insert the pins.
– Secure door window ⇒ page 270 .
– Connect connectors -2-.
al.

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2.4 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock
Note
The right side is shown. The left side is similar.
1 - Door lock
⇒ page 153
2 - Bowden cable
❑ To release lock from
door interior handle.
❑ With grommet allowing
it to pass through on as‐
sembly carrier
3 - Bowden cable
❑ From door lock to
mounting bracket.
4 - Bearing bracket
⇒ page 155
5 - Bolt
4.5 Nm
❑ Mounting bracket is
loosened from door
when this bolt is loos‐
ened.
6 - Door handle
⇒ page 151
7 - Cap
⇒ page 148
8 - Cap
9 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
2.5 Removing and installing cap
2.5.1 Tools

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♦ Assembly tool - T10389-
2.5.2 Removing
– Remove plug -3- from rear opening.

– Guide assembly tool - T10389- approx. 50 mm into door be‐
hind locking device -2- of mounting bracket.
– Pull assembly tool - T10389- backwards -arrow- until hook re‐
leases.

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– Pull cap -1- off door -arrow b-.
2.5.3 Installing
– Slide cap -1- into mounting bracket -arrow b-.

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– Remove plug -5- from front opening.

– Guide a screwdriver -4- onto locking device -3- of mounting
bracket.
– Push screwdriver inwards -arrow- until hook engages.
2.6.1 Removing
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the right door
handle. The removal and installation of the left door handle is
similar.

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– Remove cap ⇒ page 148

– Pull door handle -1- towards rear slightly -arrow a- out of sup‐
port for mounting bracket.
– Swing door handle around in direction of -arrow b-.
– Remove door handle from mounting bracket -2-, keep door
handle at right angles to mounting bracket -arrow a-.
2.6.2 Installing

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– Seat door handle -1- in mounting bracket, handle must be at

right angles to door -arrow a-.
– Swivel door handle -1- into door -arrow b-.
– Slide door handle firmly forwards -arrow c- in support for
mounting bracket.
– Installing cover cap ⇒ page 148
open.
2.7 Removing and installing door lock
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the right door lock.
The removal and installation of the left door lock is similar.
2.7.1 Removing


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– Remove assembly carrier ⇒ page 142 .

– Remove door lock -1- from door -2-.
– Release cable to mounting bracket -7- on door lock.
2.7.2 Installing
Note
The cover must be fitted before door lock is installed.
– Push cover -1- onto guide on door lock -2- -arrow a-.
– Push on cover -1- so that it locks into place on door lock in
middle area of lock -2- -arrow b-.
quence of removal.
– Check whether seal of connector is seated correctly on the
door.

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• Afterwards, a functional check must be performed, as an in‐

correctly adjusted or incorrectly engaged cable cannot open
the lock.

bracket
2.8.1 Removing

– Remove assembly carrier ⇒ page 142 .
– Remove door handle ⇒ page 110 .
– Remove mounting bracket -1- out of door.
– Detach cable -3- from mounting bracket.

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2.8.2 Installing
– Secure cable -3- on mounting bracket.

– Guide mounting bracket -1- in door.
– Tighten bolt -2- (specified torque: 1 Nm).
quence of removal.

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2.9 Removing and installing trim
2.9.1 Removing
– Pull out window channel -4- from door -3- -arrow a-.
– Pull seal off flange -arrow b-.
– Push trim -1- downwards slightly -arrow c- and then pull this
off the door -arrows b-.

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2.9.2 Installing
– Check speed nut -5- for damage, and renew it if necessary.

– Push trim -1- onto door -arrow a- and then upwards
-arrow b-.
– Tighten bolts -2-, tightening torque: 2 Nm.
– Push window channel -4- into door -3- -arrow c-.
– Push seal onto flange -arrow d-.

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2.10 Removing and installing inner window slot seal
Removing
Installing
2.11 Removing and installing outer window

slot seal
Note
♦ The core of the seal is a metal insert. If this is bent, the seal
can no longer be straightened out. It will remain “wavy”.
♦ Therefore, the seal is pulled off equally and without bending
or distorting it.

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Removing
Installing
2.12 Removing and installing inner door seal

During production, a sealant is applied to the inner door seals,
which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.

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Note
teed.
together before refitting.
♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the right in‐
ner door seal. The removal and installation of the left inner
door seal is similar.
2.12.1 Removing
– To remove door inner seal, remove pillar trims as required ⇒

General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation;
Pillar trim

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– Remove sill panel moulding ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior equipment; Sill moulding .
– Pull door inner seal -1- off body flange -2-.
2.12.2 Installing
– Align door inner seal -1- so that vulcanised point -arrow- is at

same height as lower hinge -arrow-.
– Begin installation of seal at top radius of door cut-out.
2.13 Removing and installing outer door seal
Note
are similar.

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Removing
– Pull door outer seal -1- with clips -2- off door -3-.
Installing
Seal -1- must be seated correctly on seals of window channel
-4- -arrows-.

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2.14 Assembly overview - insulation
1 - Dampers
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Installing:
– Cut to size as required
and fit above side im‐
pact protection.

2 - Rear door

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60 – Sunroof
1 Sliding/tilting sunroof with glass pan‐
el (Meritor)
1.1 Tools
1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, testers, measuring instruments
and auxiliary items
♦ Roller - 3356-
♦ Front-end hook - 3370-
1. Sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel (Meritor) 165

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1.2 Function
All actions of the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel can be
performed with the ignition switched on.
After the ignition is switched off, actions can be performed until
either the driver or front passenger door is opened.
The opening of the glass panel in sliding or tilting positions can
be preselected using the rotary knob.
On the rotary knob there are marks for preset sliding and tilting
positions of the glass panel.
Opening sliding/tilting sunroof to the so called comfort position,
prevents to a large extent wind noise while driving, which can oc‐
cur when sunroof is fully open.
Pre-selector switch
The sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel is equipped with a force
limitation (roll back) feature while closing. If an obstacle is en‐
countered during closing or opening from the elevating or sliding
position, the glass panel will be moved in the opposite direction.
In addition, there is an emergency closure function. If problems
occur during closure, the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel
can be forced to shut by pressing the preselector switch when it
is in the “close sliding/tilting sunroof” position.
The roll-back function is disabled when the emergency closure
function is active.
The drive for the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel is protec‐
ted against overheating by a time limit. The protective mechanism
activates when the sunroof is operated continuously for approx.
2 minutes. It is functional again after a cooling-off phase.
In the event of power failure, the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass
panel can be moved using a hexagon key directly on the drive.
The hexagon key can be found in a holder on the back of the
moulded headliner, next to the opening for the rear lighting unit.
1.3 Assembly overview - sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel
166 Rep. gr.60 - Sunroof

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1 - Glass panel for sliding/tilting

sunroof (single pane safety
glass)
❑ Removing sliding/tilting
sunroof glass panel
⇒ page 170 .
❑ Installing sliding/tilting
sunroof glass panel
⇒ page 171 .
❑ Adjusting sliding/tilting
sunroof glass panel
⇒ page 171
2 - Panel seal
❑ Adjusting panel seal
⇒ page 172
❑ Joint of seal centred at
rear
❑ Renewing panel seal
⇒ page 173 .
3 - Sliding headliner
sliding headliner
⇒ page 174
4 - Bolt
❑ Bolts are microencap‐
sulated and must al‐
ways be renewed after
loosening.
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.8 Nm
5 - Spring slide
❑ Screwed to sun shield
❑ Qty. 4
❑ Can be renewed individually
6 - Boot
❑ To cover guide plate
7 - Water channel
8 - Latch guide
❑ Is removed together with guide plate
9 - End piece upper part
❑ Clipped to end piece upper part
10 - End piece lower part
❑ Can be renewed individually
❑ To seal use butyl adhesive sealing cord - AKL 450 005 05- .
11 - Carrier unit
❑ Removing and installing carrier unit ⇒ page 179

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❑ Guide channels are to be greased, if required, with special grease G 000 450 02 only otherwise correct
operation cannot be guaranteed.
12 - Bolt
❑ Bolts are microencapsulated and must always be renewed after loosening.
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 3.5 Nm
13 - Crank for emergency operation
❑ The hexagon key to operate the system in an emergency has been discontinued. Use a commercially
available hexagon key to operate the system in an emergency
14 - Electric drive
❑ Adjusting drive ("0" position) ⇒ page 176 .
15 - Spring
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Pushes up wind deflector.
❑ Is clipped onto wind deflector and can be renewed individually
16 - Wind deflector
❑ The adjustable wind deflector cannot be retrofitted
❑ Some wind deflectors are fitted with balance weights, which can be retrofitted
17 - Wind deflector bearing
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Is clipped onto wind deflector and can be renewed individually
18 - Front guide
❑ Can be pushed out of guide rail individually
19 - Lower rear guide
❑ Is removed together with guide plate
20 - Torx bolt
❑ Torx T25
❑ 5 Nm
21 - Guide plate
22 - Spacer

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1.4 Removing and installing boot
1.4.1 Removing
– Push sliding headliner towards rear.

– Run sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel to tilted position.
– Pull boot -1- off securing pins -4- -arrows-.
– Pull boot -1- out of front fastening of guide plate -5-
-arrow b-.
– Pull boot -1- in guide -3- forward a little -arrow c-.
– Remove boot -1- -arrow d-.

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1.4.2 Installing
– Push sliding headliner towards rear.

– Run sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel to tilted position.
– First, guide boot -1- into fastener at rear -3- -arrow a-.
– Push boot -1- slightly towards rear -arrow b-.
– Clip boot -1- into lower part of guide plate and into fastener at
front -5- -arrow c-.
– Clip boot -1- onto securing pins -4- in guide plate -arrows d-.
1.5 Removing sliding/tilting sunroof glass

panel
– Remove boot ⇒ page 169 .

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– Remove bolts -1- on left and right.

– Remove sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel -2- out upwards.
WARNING
The guide plate must not moved to “Open” position when re‐
moved, because the water channel will not be compressed by
the glass panel and can become wedged together in the roof.
1.6 Installing sliding/tilting sunroof glass

panel
• Panel must be installed in the zero position (panel closed).
1.6.1 Zero position:

The mark -arrow- on the rear of the guide upper section -1- must,
on both sides, lie within the marks dimension -a- on the guide
plate -2-.
The guide plate -2- must be located in the guide rails (cannot be
moved by hand).
If this is not the case, adjust parallel running ⇒ page 177
– Insert sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel -2- from above and fit
bolts -1-.
– Lightly tighten bolts -1-.
– Adjusting sunroof glass panel (height adjustment):
⇒ page 171
Note
♦ After adjusting panel height, tighten securing screws (4.5 Nm).

♦ Install boot after adjusting height of panel
1.7 Adjusting height of sliding/tilting sunroof

glass panel
Note
The glass panel height adjustment is performed after the glass

panel has been closed from slide open position.
Sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel "0" position OK.

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– Remove boot ⇒ page 169

– Remove sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel -2- securing bolts
-1-.
– Run sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel to “open” position.
– Run sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel to “closed” position.
– Carry out height adjustment of sliding/tilting sunroof glass pan‐
el at front and rear on both sides as follows:
Front panel adjustment:

-a- = 0…1 mm lower than roof outer skin
-Arrow- = Forwards
– Tighten front screws (5 Nm).
Rear panel adjustment:

-b- =0… 1 mm higher than roof outer skin
-Arrow- = Forwards
– First tighten middle and then rear screws (5 Nm).
Note
♦ To achieve the best possible optical appearance, ensure that

the adjustment on left and right are as far as is possible uniform
(symmetric).
♦ The glass panel should not be higher than the roof at any point
at the front or lower than the roof at any point at the rear.
– Install boot ⇒ page 170 .
1.8 Adjusting panel seal

– Check that the pre-loading between panel seal -2- and body
is uniform all-round using a 0.3 mm thick strip of paper (a vis‐
iting card for example). It must be possible to pull the paper
strip through tightly between the panel seal and body.
– Removing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel ⇒ page 170 .
– If the pressure is too little, roof seal -2- can be pushed apart
with removal wedge - 3409- -1-.

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– If the pressure is too great, roof seal -1- can be pushed to‐
gether by rolling with roller - 3356- all round.
1.9 Renewing cover seal

– Pull seal -1- off sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel -2-.
– Fit new seal -1- to rear edge of panel, start in middle and push
onto sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel -2- from bottom to top.
Note
♦ To ease fitting of seal, coat panel edge with a soapy solution.

♦ If the seal is not correctly installed, the surface will ripple.
♦ The panel seal must be shortened to suit the panel circumfer‐
ence.
– Installing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel ⇒ page 171 .

– Adjusting panel seal ⇒ page 172
1.10 Removing and installing wind deflector
1.10.1 Removing
– Fully open sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel.

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– Push wind deflector and height limit stop out at front of roof
aperture and set wind deflector to vertical position.
– Place special tool front-end hook - 3370- between edge of roof
and wind deflector bearing -arrow-.
– Pull wind deflector bearings out of detents on left and right, in
direction of -arrow-, using front-end hook - 3370- .
– Remove wind deflector upwards out of guide rails.
1.10.2 Installing
– Place wind deflector in guide rail and slide wind deflector with
height limit stop under front of roof aperture on both sides.
– Using light pressure, press wind deflector bearings into guide
rails.
Note
Wind deflector bearings must audibly engage in the guide rails.
1.10.3 Adjusting wind deflector

– Place special tool front-end hook - 3370- between edge of roof
and wind deflector bearings -2-.
– Pull wind deflector bearings -2- out of locking devices of left
and right guide rails in -direction of arrow a- using special tool
front-end hook - 3370- .
– Slide wind deflector -1- parallel in guide rails -arrow b- until
dimension -c- of between 0.3 mm and 1.3 mm is attained.
– Press wind deflector bearings -2- into guide rails.
Note
Wind deflector bearings must audibly engage in the guide rails.
1.11 Removing and installing sliding headlin‐

er
1.11.1 Removing
– Remove glass panel for sunroof: ⇒ page 170 .

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– Move sliding headliner backwards slightly.

– Remove front bolts -arrow- on left and right. Push spring slide
forwards past the stop -1-.
– Move sliding headliner forwards and lift sliding headliner

slightly above roof aperture.
– Remove rear bolts -arrow- both sides. Push spring slide to rear
and remove sliding headliner -1- out upwards.
1.11.2 Installing
• Finally check function.
1.12 Removing and installing sliding/tilting

sunroof glass panel drive
1.12.1 Removing
– Remove lights and operating unit ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 96 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - interior; Lights and switches
in roof trim; Removing and installing front interior light W1, ve‐
hicles with sliding sunroof
Motor change - preselection switch recognition:
Note
♦ To interrupt the authorization signal and therefore to activate

the switch recognition, the requirements described below must
be fulfilled.
♦ If this is not the case, it can lead to, that the drive does not
correctly recognise the preselection switch and does not run
to the selected positions. This can be seen if the glass panel
stops approx. 10 cm before the fully closed position when the
switch is in the closed position.

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WARNING
Remove or install drive for tilting/sliding sunroof glass panel

only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ).
The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine
not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
– Switch off engine and ignition, withdraw key and open door.
• This condition must remain until drive has been installed.
– Remove screws -arrows- and pull off sliding/tilting sunroof
drive.
– Separate connector for sliding/tilting sunroof drive.
1.12.2 Installing
• The screws for the sliding/tilting sunroof drive are microen‐
capsulated and must always be renewed (3.5 Nm).
– After installation is complete the key can be placed in ignition
and starter switch again.
1.13 Adjusting drive for sliding/tilting sunroof

glass panel ("0" position)
There may be a requirement to adjust the "0" position if the drive
was removed when not in "0" position or the sliding/tilting sunroof
glass panel was opened or closed using the emergency key.
Drive removed but still connected electrically.
– Select “open sunroof” using preselection control rotary knob.
– Select “close sunroof” using preselection control rotary knob.
– Select “tilt sunroof” using preselection control rotary switch.
– Select “close sunroof” using preselection control rotary knob.
– Install drive in this position ("0" position) with sliding/tilting sun‐
roof glass panel closed.

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• The sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel drive is in "0" position, if

a white dot can be seen in the drive aperture -arrow-.
1.14 Removing and installing sliding/tilting

sunroof glass panel automatic preselec‐
tion switch
– Removing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel automatic prese‐
lection switch ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights, bulbs,
switches - interior; Removing and installing sliding sunroof
switch .
1.15 Checking parallel running

– Removing glass panel for sunroof ⇒ page 170 .
plate -2-.
moved by hand).
1.16 Adjusting parallel running
Note
The parallel running adjustment can only be made when the drive
and glass panel are removed ("0" position).
– Remove sunroof glass panel drive ⇒ page 175

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plate -2-.
moved by hand).
– Push guide upper part -1- both sides centrally between the
marks.
– Install drive in this (zero) position.
• Then check zero position.
1.17 Assembly overview - carrier unit
1 - Carrier unit
⇒ page 179
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 12
❑ 8 Nm
3 - Connector
4 - Connections for water drain
hoses
5 - Sliding/tilting sunroof glass
panel drive
⇒ page 175

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1.18 Removing and installing carrier unit
WARNING
Remove or install drive for tilting/sliding sunroof glass panel

only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ).
The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine
not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
1.18.1 Removing
– Remove moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Roof trims; Removing and in‐
stalling moulded headliner .
– Pull water drain hoses -4- off carrier unit -1-.
– Separate connector -3- on sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel
drive -5-.
– Unscrew bolts -2-, and remove carrier unit -1- from vehicle with
the help of a second mechanic.

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1.18.2 Installing
– Fit carrier unit -1- into roof aperture with the help of a second
mechanic.
– During installation, align carrier unit -1- in roof via two cylin‐
drical pins (shank end of drill) front right -arrow- (12 mm drill)
and rear left -arrow- (10 mm drill).
Carrier unit must not contact roof frame.
– Install bolts -2-.
– Check routing of wiring and connectors of electrical consum‐
ers in roof and restore if necessary.
– Tighten bolts (8 Nm) for carrier unit -1-, starting at sliding/tilting
sunroof drive -5- and moving towards rear, alternating be‐
tween left and right sides.
– Install water drain hoses -4-.
– Fit connector -3- for sliding/tilting sunroof drive -5-.
– Install moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Roof trims; Removing and in‐
stalling moulded headliner .

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1.19 Operating without current
Note
In the event of power failure, the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass

panel can be moved using a commercially available hexagon key
directly on the drive.
– Removing lights and operating unit ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.

gr. 96 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - interior; Lights and switches
in roof trim .
– Guide hexagon key into bolt on drive.
– Press key upwards -arrow- to release the drive.
The bolt will be pressed a few millimetres inwards -a-. Sliding/
tilting sunroof glass panel can only be moved in this position.
1.20 Removing and installing guide plate
1.20.1 Removing
– Unclip spacer -2- at front out of guide plate -1- and at rear out
of locking hook guide -arrows- using a screwdriver.
– Pull spacer -2- in -direction of arrow- out of guide plate -1- and
locking hook guide.
– Lift guide plate up -1- in -direction of arrow-.

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– Slide front guide -2- forwards and pull guide plate -1- in
-direction of arrow- out of front guide -2-.
1.20.2 Installing
1.21 Removing and installing guide plate
Note
Always renew guides with cables as a pair.
1.21.1 Removing
– Remove carrier unit ⇒ page 179 .
– Remove sunroof glass panel drive ⇒ page 175
– Remove guide plate ⇒ page 181 .
– Detach water channels -1- carefully using a screwdriver at
both sides on guide locating hook -2- in -direction of arrow-
and remove water channels.
– Using a screwdriver, loosen clips -arrows- on end piece of up‐

per part -1- from end piece lower part -2- and pull off end piece
upper part.

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– Slide rear guide lower part -1- in -direction of arrow- in guide

rail -3-, until the locating hook guide locking mechanism -2- is
released.
– Pull out rear guide lower part -1- and locking hook guide -2-
together in -direction of arrow- from guide rail -3- and remove.
1.21.2 Installing
1.22 Cleaning water drain hoses
1.22.1 Tools
♦ Cleaning and fitting tool - VAS 6620-
1.22.2 Front water drain hoses:

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The front water drain hoses run through the A-pillars and end at
the bulkhead cross member. Cleaning is done from the sunroof
panel aperture.

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1.22.3 Rear water drain hoses:
The rear water drain hoses run through the C-pillar and end in the
rear wheel housings. Cleaning is done from the wheel housing.
The wheel housing liner must be removed.

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63 – Bumpers
1 Front bumper cover
1.1 Tools
1.2 Repairing front bumper cover
Note
If bumper cover is damaged, determine whether plastic can be

repaired before renewing bumper.
Description under: ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General

Body Repairs ; Plastic repair procedures
1.3 Installing brackets for parking aid sys‐

tem
1.3.1 Tools
186 Rep. gr.63 - Bumpers

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♦ Installation tool for PDC bracket - VAS 6614-
♦ Cartridge gun - VAS 5155-
1.3.2 Materials
♦ 2-pack plastic adhesive - D 3) 1 4) 2
180 K2 A1-
♦ Primer for plastics - D 822 3) 1

150 A1-
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 3) 1

401 04-
♦ Primer applicator
3) Observe manufacturer's instructions enclosed in the packaging.
1.3.3 Installing brackets
Note
The brackets are installed after the bumper cover has been pain‐
ted.
1. Front bumper cover 187

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The 4 markings for brackets -1- can be found on the inside of the
bumper cover.
– If there are no markings, the centre point -2- must be deter‐
mined.
– The holes must be drilled from the inside to the outside with
the drill in the tool kit -3-.

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– Set hole puncher in position with bolt head -1-, washer -2- and
thrust bearing -3- from inside bumper cover -5-.
– Screw on punch -4-, not quite as far as bumper cover.
– Press punch -4- against bumper cover.
– Tighten hole puncher -1-.
Note
The punch -4- must not turn on the paint of the bumper cover.
– Pull punch -4- through material of bumper cover -5- -arrows-

by turning bolt head -1-.
– Remove hole punch and make next holes.
– Thoroughly clean bumper cover and bracket with cleaning sol‐
ution.
Note
Approx. 1 cm of adhesive from tip should not be applied.

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– Lightly sand inside of bumper cover -6- and clean thoroughly.

– Apply a very thin layer of bonding agent for plastics to bumper
cover and bracket and allow to flash off for 10 minutes.
– Push bracket -8- onto centring pin -1- and through bumper
cover -6-.
– Push counterhold -4- on and gently tighten knurled nut -5-.
– Push on clip -3- and then start knurled nut -2- but do not tighten
it.
– All the brackets are prepared to this stage.
Note
The adhesive must not run into the angle.
– Apply adhesive as shown in illustration and tighten knurled nut

-2-.
– Remove all centring pins after minimum curing period, mini‐
mum curing period ⇒ page 191

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1.3.4 Minimum curing period

Do not carry out any further work on bumper cover or brackets
until the minimum curing period of 30 minutes has expired.
In this time, the bumper cover must remain where it is. Do not
move it.
1.4 Front bumper cover
Note
The removal and installation procedures for front bumper cover

may have to be revised slightly depending on model variations.
1 - Front bumper cover

❑ Material PP/EPDM.
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Bolted to lock carrier.
3 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.
4 - Bolt
❑ Bolted to wheel housing
liner
5 - Side marker light
❑ Left and right
❑ Not for all countries
Removing side marker
lights .
6 - Bolt
liner
7 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ Specified torque: 1.5 Nm

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1.4.2 Removing

– Unscrew bolts -2- (pointing upwards) on left and right of wheel
housing.
– Unscrew bolts -3- from wheel housing.
– Unscrew bolts -5- and -6- from underneath.
– Pull front bumper cover -1- out of fasteners of guides on left
and right of wing -arrows a-.
– With the aid of a second mechanic, pull off front bumper cover
-1- parallel -arrows b- from vehicle.
– Disconnect connectors from all electrical components.
Notes and work sequence for parking aid are located in ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior;
Parking aid system

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Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system

can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Park Assist
system (PA) .
– Disconnect washer fluid hose connectors (if fitted) ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Headlight washer system .
1.4.3 Installing
– Guide front bumper cover -1- parallel -arrows a- onto lock car‐
rier.
– Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides until both engage
-arrows b- with one another.
Note
When positioning front bumper cover, ensure it is parallel to wing.
– Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal ⇒ Body Re‐
pairs; Rep. gr. 00; Karosseriespaltmaße; Karosserie vorn
– Start bolts -2, 3, 4, 5, and 6- and tighten these to the relevant
torque settings ⇒ page 191

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– Install radiator grille ⇒ page 300

Instructions and work specifications for the parking aid system
can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs,
switches - exterior; Parking aid system .
system (PA) .
1.4.4 Front bumper cover add-on parts

2 - Reinforcing member
❑ For left headlight wash‐
er system
❑ Engaged in front bump‐
er cover -1-
❑ Only remove when
bumper cover -1- is re‐
moved
3 - Spoiler bracket
moved
4 - Spoiler
moved
5 - Centre air intake grille
6 - Side air intake grille
❑ left
❑ Pull forwards out of de‐
tent.
❑ For left fog light
tent.
8 - Bezel
❑ left
❑ For fog light, depending on model version
9 - Trim strip
For middle air intake grille -5-, depending on model version
10 - Number plate carrier

❑ In different sizes for various markets.
11 - Clip
❑ Different number for securing.
12 - Bezel
❑ right

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❑ For right fog light
❑ Pull forwards out of detent.
❑ right
15 - Towing eye cap
❑ Engaged in front bumper cover -1-
❑ For right headlight washer system
❑ Only remove when bumper cover -1- is removed

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1.4.5 Installing number plate carrier
Note
♦ Number plate carriers of different sizes are fitted in various markets.

♦ The height of the number plate carrier is determined by the contour in relation to the bumper cover.
♦ Adherence to a depth of 12 mm is required when drilling holes.
Holes exist
– Position number plate carrier -2- on front bump cover -1- and
press clips -3- on.
Holes do not exist
– Align centre of number plate carrier -2- to company emblem
-4- on bumper cover -1-.
– Set depth-control stop of drill to 12 mm and drill holes.
– Position number plate carrier -2- on radiator grille and press
in clips -3-.

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1.5 Front bumper cover - GTI, GTD
1.5.1 Assembly overview - GTI, GTD
Note
The bumper cover of the Golf GTI and GTD have slight optical differences.

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
3 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Side marker light
❑ Left and right
❑ Not for all countries
Removing side marker
lights .
6 - Bolt
liner
7 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ Specified torque: 1.5 Nm

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1.5.2 Removing - GTI, GTD
Note

housing.

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Parking aid system
system (PA) .
1.5.3 Installing - GTI, GTD
rier.
– Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides until both engage
-arrows b- with one another.
Note

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– Start bolts -2, 3, 4, 5, and 6- and tighten these to the relevant

system (PA) .
1.5.4 Front bumper cover, add-on parts - GTI, GTD

er system
er cover -1-
moved
⇒ page 202
er cover -1-
moved
⇒ page 202
4 - Spoiler bracket
moved
❑ Not in all models.
⇒ page 203
5 - Lower part of spoiler
moved
6 - Bracket
7 - Spoiler upper part
❑ Bolted and engaged.

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❑ left
10 - Clip
❑ Different number possible.
❑ right
12 - Centre air intake grille trim
14 - Towing eye cap
❑ For right fog light

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1.5.5 Interior assembly parts - GTI, GTD
Remove reinforcing member

– Remove lift cylinder for headlight washer system ⇒ Vehicle
electrics; Rep. gr. 92 ; Electrical system; Window washer/
wiper system; Headlight washer system
– Release detents -arrows- from reinforcing member.
Install reinforcing member
– Press reinforcing member -2- into detents -arrows- of bumper
cover -1-.
– Tighten bolts, specified torque: 2 Nm
Remove assembly part
– Remove fog light ⇒ Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr. 95 ; Electrical
system; Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior; Fog lights
– Release detents from assembly part.

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Install assembly part

– Press assembly part -4- firmly into detents in bumper cover
-1-.
1.5.6 Front spoiler - GTI, GTD
Note
The front spoiler consists of several parts. Removal of the entire front spoiler is described here. However, this
is not always necessary.
Removing
– Remove upper part of spoiler -5- and reinforcing member -4-.
– Release lower part of spoiler -2- from detents -arrows- in front
bumper cover -1-.

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Installing
– Check speed nuts -3- in lower part of spoiler. Renew them if
necessary.
– Press lower part of spoiler -2- firmly into detents in bumper
cover -1-.
– Position upper part of spoiler -5- with reinforcing member -4-.
– Tighten bolts -6- (specified torque: 2 Nm).
1.5.7 Installing number plate carrier - GTI, GTD
Note

♦ The height of the number plate carrier is specified by the contour to the bumper.
Holes exist
press clips -3- on.

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Holes do not exist

– Align centre of number plate carrier -2- to company emblem
-4- on bumper cover -1-.
press clips -3- on.
1.6 Front bumper cover - »R«
1.6.1 Assembly overview - »R«

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
3 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Bolt
❑ Bolted to lower part of
wheel housing liner from
underside
6 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ Bolted to lock carrier
from below

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1.6.2 Removing - »R«

housing.
Parking aid system

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1.6.3 Installing - »R«
rier.
– Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides on wing on left and
right until they engage -arrows b- with one another.
Note
– Start bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5- and tighten these to the relevant

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1.6.4 Front bumper cover add-on parts - »R«

er system
⇒ page 209
3 - Cap
❑ For headlight washer
system
4 - Spoiler bracket
moved
5 - Spoiler
moved
6 - Parking aid sensor
❑ left
⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights,
bulbs, exterior switches;
parking aid
7 - End plate
❑ left
moved
8 - Air intake grille
❑ left
10 - Clip
❑ Qty. 4
11 - Air intake grille
❑ right
12 - End plate
❑ right

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13 - Parking aid sensor

❑ right
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, exterior switches; parking aid
❑ Is additionally fastened with 2 metal clamps on left and right
15 - Towing eye cap
16 - Cap
❑ For headlight washer system
1.6.5 Removing and installing reinforcing member »R«

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– Detach fasteners -arrows- of reinforcing member -3- from
bumper cover -1-.
cover -1-.
1.7 Front bumper cover - »R-Line«
1.7.1 Assembly overview - »R-Line«

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
3 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Bolt
❑ Bolted to lower part of
wheel housing liner from
underside
6 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4

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1.7.2 Removing - »R-Line«

housing.
Parking aid system

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system (PA) .
1.7.3 Installing - »R-Line«
rier.
– Push front bumper cover -1- onto guides on wing on left and
right until they engage -arrows b- with one another.
Note

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system (PA) .
1.7.4 Front bumper cover, add-on parts - »R-Line«

er system
⇒ page 214
3 - Cap
❑ left
❑ For headlight washer
system
moved
5 - Trim strip
For middle air intake grille -4-,
depending on model version

tent.
7 - Bezel
❑ left
❑ For fog light, depending
on model version
8 - Spoiler bracket
bumper cover -1- is removed
9 - Spoiler
10 - Clip
❑ Different number for securing.
12 - Bezel
❑ right

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14 - Towing eye cap
15 - Cap
❑ left
❑ For headlight washer system
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– Detach fasteners -arrows- of reinforcing member -3- from
bumper cover -1-.
cover -1-.
1.8 Front bumper carrier
1 - Front bumper carrier

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3 each on left and
right
3 - Bolt
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
5 - Pedestrian protection

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1.8.2 Assembly overview - North America
1 - Front bumper carrier

2 - Bolt
3 - Bolt
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
5 - Foam element

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1.9 Assembly overview - side guide
Note
1 - Lateral guide
❑ Left and right
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
4 - Expansion nut
❑ Qty. 2

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2 Rear bumper cover
2.1 Tools
2.2 Repairing rear bumper cover
Note
If rear bumper cover is damaged, determine whether plastic can

be repaired before renewing bumper.
Details can be found under: ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs,

General Body Repairs ; Work procedures; Plastic repair proce‐
dures .
2.3 Installing brackets for parking aid sys‐

tem
2.3.1 Tools

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♦ Installation tool for PDC bracket - VAS 6614-
♦ Cartridge gun - VAS 5155-
2.3.2 Materials
♦ 2-pack plastic adhesive - D 5) 1 6) 2
180 K2 A1-
♦ Primer for plastics - D 822 5) 1

150 A1-
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 5) 1

401 04-
5) Observe manufacturer's instructions enclosed in the packaging.
2.3.3 Installing brackets
Note
The brackets are installed after the bumper cover has been pain‐
ted.
2. Rear bumper cover 219

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The 4 markings for brackets -1- can be found on the inside of the
bumper cover.
– If there are no markings, the centre point -2- must be deter‐
mined.
– The holes must be drilled from the inside to the outside with
the drill in the tool kit -3-.

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– Set hole puncher in position with bolt head -1-, washer -2- and
thrust bearing -3- from inside bumper cover -5-.
– Screw on punch -4-, not quite as far as bumper cover.
– Press punch -4- against bumper cover.
– Tighten hole puncher -1-.
Note
The punch -4- must not turn on the paint of the bumper cover.
– Pull punch -4- through material of bumper cover -5- -arrows-

by turning bolt head -1-.
– Remove hole punch and make next holes.
– Thoroughly clean bumper cover and bracket with cleaning sol‐
ution.
Note
Approx. 1 cm of adhesive from tip should not be applied.

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– Lightly sand inside of bumper cover -6- and clean thoroughly.

– Apply a very thin layer of bonding agent for plastics to bumper
cover and bracket and allow to flash off for 10 minutes.
– Push bracket -8- onto centring pin -1- and through bumper
cover -6-.
– Push counterhold -4- on and gently tighten knurled nut -5-.
– Push on clip -3- and then start knurled nut -2- but do not tighten
it.
– All the brackets are prepared to this stage.
Note
The adhesive must not run into the angle.
– Apply adhesive as shown in illustration and tighten knurled nut

-2-.
– Remove all centring pins after minimum curing period, mini‐
mum curing period ⇒ page 223

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2.3.4 Minimum curing period

Do not carry out any further work on bumper cover or brackets
until the minimum curing period of 30 minutes has expired.
In this time, the bumper cover must remain where it is. Do not
move it.
2.4 Rear bumper cover
Note
The removal and installation procedures for rear bumper cover

may have to be revised slightly depending on model variations.
1 - Rear bumper cover

❑ Instructions and work
specifications for the
parking aid system can
be found in ⇒ Electrical
Lights, bulbs, switches -
exterior; Parking aid
system .
2 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
liner
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Bolted to rear panel.
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.
❑ Bolted to side panel.

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2.4.2 Removing
– Remove tail lights ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Exterior

lights, lamps, switches; Removing and installing tail lights
– Unscrew bolts -4- on left and right in area of wheel housing
liner.
– Unscrew bolts -5- (pointing upwards) on left and right.
– Pull rear bumper cover -1- out of fasteners in side guides
-arrows a-.
– Pull rear bumper cover -1- parallel off vehicle -arrows b-.

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2.4.3 Installing
– Fit rear bumper cover -1- with the aid of a second mechanic.
Note
Ensure when fitting the rear bumper cover that it runs parallel along the left and right guide profiles.
– Push rear bumper cover -1- onto centre guide section

-arrows a- and onto left and right guide section -arrows b-, until
these can be heard to engage.
pairs; Rep. gr. 00; Karosseriespaltmaße; Karosserie hinten
– Start bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5-, and tighten them to specified torque
as applicable ⇒ page 223 .

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2.4.4 Rear bumper cover add-on parts

2 - Rear right reflector
❑ Engaged in rear bumper
cover
❑ Only remove when rear
bumper cover is re‐
moved
3 - Rivet nut
❑ Qty. at least 2
5 - Spoiler
❑ Material PC/ABS
cover
moved
6 - Spoiler for towing bracket
❑ Material PC/ABS
cover
moved
7 - Towing eye cap
❑ Engaged in spoiler
8 - Cap - towing bracket
❑ Engaged in spoiler -5-
9 - Clip
❑ Qty. may vary
10 - Number plate lights
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Removing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior; Number plate lights .
11 - Rear left reflector
❑ Engaged in rear bumper cover
❑ Only remove when rear bumper cover is removed

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2.5 Rear bumper cover - GTI, GTD
2.5.1 Assembly overview - GTI, GTD
Note

system .
2 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
liner
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.

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2.5.2 Removing - GTI, GTD
Note

liner.
-arrows a-.

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2.5.3 Installing - GTI, GTD
Note

– Start bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5-, and tighten them to specified torque
as applicable ⇒ page 223 .

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2.5.4 Add-on parts - GTI, GTD

2 - Bracket
❑ right
❑ Connects wheel hous‐
ing liner to bumper cov‐
er
3 - Bolt
cover
moved
❑ Qty. 2
exterior; Number plate
lights .
6 - Towing eye cap
8 - Spoiler
❑ Material PC/ABS
9 - Clip
❑ Qty. may vary
10 - Rivet nut
❑ Qty. at least 2
13 - Bracket
❑ left
❑ Connects wheel housing liner to bumper cover
14 - Bolt

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2.6 Rear bumper cover »R«
2.6.1 Assembly overview - »R«

system .
2 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
liner
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.
❑ Bolted to side panel

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2.6.2 Removing - »R«

liner.
-arrows a-.

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2.6.3 Installing - »R«
Note


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2.6.4 Add-on parts »R«

2 - Right adapter
ing liner to rear bumper
cover
3 - Bracket
❑ right
❑ Connects spoiler to rear
panel
4 - Number plate light
❑ left
lights .
cover
moved
6 - Rivet nut
❑ Qty. at least 2
7 - Spoiler
❑ Material PC/ABS
cover
bumper cover is removed
8 - Towing eye cap
9 - Heat shield
❑ For rear bumper cover
❑ Secured with metal clamps in rear spoiler
10 - Clip
❑ Qty. may vary
13 - Number plate light
❑ right
❑ Removing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior; Number plate lights .

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14 - Bracket
❑ right
❑ Connects spoiler to rear panel
15 - Left adapter
❑ Connects wheel housing liner to rear bumper cover
2.7 Rear bumper cover - »R-Line«
2.7.1 Assembly overview - »R-Line«

system .
2 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
liner
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
4 - Bolt
liner
5 - Bolt
❑ Left and right
❑ Points upwards.

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2.7.2 Removing - »R-Line«

liner.
-arrows a-.

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2.7.3 Installing - »R-Line«
Note

pairs; Rep. gr. 00; Karosseriespaltmaße; Karosserie hinten

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2.7.4 Rear bumper cover, add-on parts - »R-Line«

Removing ⇒ page 236
Installing ⇒ page 237

❑ Qty. 2
lights .
3 - Right adapter
ing liner to rear bumper
cover
5 - Rivet nut
❑ Qty. at least 2
6 - Clip
❑ Qty. may vary
cover
moved
8 - Spoiler
❑ Material PC/ABS
cover
9 - Spoiler for towing bracket
❑ Material PC/ABS
10 - Towing eye cap
11 - Frame for towing bracket
14 - Left adapter
❑ Connects wheel housing liner to bumper cover

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2.8 Installing number plate carrier
Note
♦ Number plate carrier is not installed in all models or in all markets.

♦ The height of the number plate carrier is determined by the contour in relation to the rear bumper cover.
Holes exist
– Position number plate carrier -5- on bumper cover and press
in clips -4-.
– Secure pop rivet nuts -3-.
Holes do not exist
– Align centre of number plate carrier -5- to rear lid striker pin
-2- on rear bumper cover -1-.

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– Position number plate carrier -2- on bumper cover, and press

in clips -4-.
– Secure pop rivet nuts -3-.
2.9 Rear bumper cover substructure parts
1 - Centre guide profile

2 - Guide profile
❑ For tail light on left and
right
❑ Fit with tail lights
3 - Expansion nut
❑ Gas-tight.
❑ Left and right
DANGER!
Check gas-tight spread‐
er nuts for damage and
renew if necessary.
The spreader nuts seal
the interior against ex‐
haust gases and have to
be renewed without fail
in the event of damage.
4 - Guide profile
❑ Left and right
5 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 3 each on left and
right
6 - Hexagon nut
❑ Left and right
7 - Bolts
❑ Left and right
8 - Hexagon nut
❑ Qty. 4

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2.10 Rear bumper carrier
1 - Rear bumper carrier

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3 on right
❑ Qty. 2 on left
3 - Bracket
❑ Left and right
4 - Bolt
2.10.2 Assembly overview - North America

The description also applies to vehicles with Volkswagen Individ‐
ual »R« and »R Line« optional equipment.

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1 - Rear bumper carrier

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3 on right
❑ Qty. 2 on left
3 - Foam element
❑ Is latched onto rear
bumper carrier -1-
4 - Bracket
❑ Left and right
5 - Bolt

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2.11 Assembly overview - towing bracket
Note
♦ Minor differences will be encountered on removal and installation, depending on version.

♦ The specified torques refer only to factory-installed towing brackets.
♦ Request torque specifications for other towing brackets from the manufacturers.
1 - Towing bracket
❑ Towing bracket with re‐
movable ball head
2 - Ball head
❑ The removable ball
hitch is stored in left-
hand side compartment
in luggage compart‐
ment.
3 - Bolt
❑ Gas-tight threaded con‐
nections
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 20 Nm
DANGER!
The bolts function as
plugs and seal the pas‐
senger compartment
against exhaust fumes,
and must be installed
without fail.
4 - Bolt
❑ 50 Nm + turn 90° further
loosening

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64 – Glazing
1 Flush bonded windows
1.1 Tools
Note
The removal of a bonded window is described using the Removal

kit for flush bonded windows - V.A.G 1474 A- . The respective
tools from Removal kit for flush bonded windows - VAS 6452- may
also be used.

equipment required
♦ Removal kit for flush bonded windows - V.A.G 1474 A- or Re‐

moval kit for flush bonded windows - VAS 6452-
♦ Suction holder - V.A.G 1344-
♦ Cutting tool - V.A.G 1351-
244 Rep. gr.64 - Glazing

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♦ Windscreen removal kit - V.A.G 1755-

♦ Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561 A-

♦ Blade, offset - V.A.G 1561/2-
♦ Double cartridge gun - VAS 5237-
1.2 Materials
Note
The part numbers of the materials can be found in the “electronic

parts catalogue”.
1. Flush bonded windows 245

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♦ 2-component glass adhesive 7) 1 8) 2 10) 4
♦ 1-component glass adhesive 7) 1 8) 2 9) 3 11) 5
♦ Activator 7) 1
♦ Glass and paint primer 7) 1
♦ Cleaning solution 7) 1
♦ Primer applicator 7) 1
♦ Adhesive remover 7) 1
♦ Cutting cord
7) Observe instructions for use on the information sheet provided by the manu‐
facturer.

9) Warm according to manufacturers instructions using cartridge heater - V.A.G
1939- .
10) Double cartridge gun - VAS 5237- must be used to apply these materials.
11) Small cartridge, 180 ml, for sealing and/or when a 400 ml cartridge alone is
not sufficient.
1.3 Assembly overview - windscreen

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1 - Windscreen
❑ Removing windscreen
⇒ page 247 .
❑ Installing windscreen
⇒ page 249 .
❑ Cross section of bead:
width = 6.5 mm, height =
10 mm (including pre‐
coating, residual materi‐
al on window glass and
window flange)
⇒ page 259 .
3 - Body flange
❑ Touch up paintwork
damage ⇒ page 259 .
4 - Water deflector
⇒ page 305
5 - Gaps/shut lines
❑ From windscreen upper
edge to roof edge
❑ Set dimension equally
to 2.5 mm using setting
gauge - 3371- .
6 - Sealing lip
❑ Is part of windscreen.
❑ Damaged when wind‐
screen is removed
❑ Installing new sealing lip
⇒ page 255
7 - On inside
8 - Windscreen adjuster
❑ 443 845 631 A
9 - Windscreen seal
❑ Is part of windscreen.
10 - Plenum chamber cover
❑ Must be removed from windscreen seal by hand only.
❑ Removing plenum chamber cover ⇒ page 17
❑ Installing plenum chamber cover ⇒ page 17
11 - Adhesive bead butt end
❑ The butt end of the adhesive bead should be located here.
1.4 Removing windscreen

– Remove A-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Pillar trim .
– Remove left and right sun visors ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior equipment; Compartments, covers
and trims .

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– Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 68 ; Interior equipment; Interior mirror
– Moulded headliner can now be lowered sufficiently to allow
windscreen to be cut out without damage occurring to moulded
headliner.
– Vehicles with rain sensor ⇒ Vehicle electrics; Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 92 ; Window wash and wipe system; Headlight
washer system; Rain and light sensor G397 .
– Removing plenum chamber cover ⇒ page 16
– Slide protective foil - V.A.G 1474/8- between windscreen -1-
and dash panel.
– Pull end of cutting cord -2- through adhesive sealant into inside
of vehicle using awl - V.A.G 1474/2- .
– Secure inside end of cutting cord against falling out using pull
handle - V.A.G 1351/1- -3-.
– Insert cutting cord -2- into window flange with aid of tube -1-.
– Place cutting cord along periphery of window.
– Ensure that cutting cord lies under window in corners.

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– Secure other end of cord to reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- .

– Position reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- in “position I”.
– Reposition reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- as necessary and cut
window free.
– Use wedge to press cutting cord against window glass while
cutting in order to have clearance at window flange and dash
panel.
1.5 Installing windscreen

Preparing used undamaged window for glazing ⇒ page 255
Preparing new window for glazing ⇒ page 256
Preparing body flange for glazing ⇒ page 257
Installation instructions ⇒ page 259 .
Minimum curing period ⇒ page 259 .
1.6 Assembly overview - rear window

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1 - Rear windscreen
❑ Removing rear window
⇒ page 251 .
❑ Installing rear window
⇒ page 252 .
Width = 6.5 mm
-dimension b- height =
10 mm -dimension a-
(including precoating,
residual material on win‐
dow glass and window
flange)
❑ The adhesive bead is
butted up against the
side edge of the win‐
dow.
⇒ page 259 .
3 - Body flange
4 - Spacer
5 - Connectors for window
heater
6 - Aerial connections

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1.7 Removing undamaged rear window
Note
If it is intended to re-use the windscreen, make sure that the windscreen heating electrical connections are not
damaged.
Remove rear lid trim and window frame trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims and insulation; Rear lid trim .
– Separate connections for heated rear window on left and right
-5-, and secure these to window with adhesive tape.
– Depending on equipment, separate aerial connections -3-,
and attach them to window with adhesive tape.

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– Thrust awl - V.A.G 1474/2- -1- through adhesive bead.

– Pull cutting cord -2- through adhesive sealant into vehicle in‐
terior using awl - V.A.G 1474/2- -1-.
– Secure end of cutting cord -3- against falling out using handle
-1- ( pull handle - V.A.G 1351/1- ).
– Lay cutting cord -3- around window and guide second end of
cord inwards into interior.
– Secure end of cord to reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- -2-.
– Position reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- -2- in position shown.
– Reposition reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- -2- as necessary and
cut window free.
– Use wedge - V.A.G 1474/5- to press cutting cord -3- against
window glass while cutting in order to have clearance at win‐
dow flange.
1.8 Removing broken rear window

– Protect body and interior from glass splinters.
– Remove pieces of glass up to adhesive sealing material.
– Pull off connections for rear window heating and aerial.
– Cover flange -2- all round with textile-reinforced adhesive
tape.
– Cut through adhesive seal (with glass remains) in window cut-
out using electric cutter - V.A.G 1561 A- and u-shaped blade
- V.A.G 1561- .
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves.
1.9 Installing rear window

1.10 Assembly overview - side window

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1 - Side window
❑ Removing side window
⇒ page 253 .
❑ Installing side window
⇒ page 254 .
2 - Seal
❑ Integral part of side win‐
dow.
width = 6.5 mm
-dimension a- height =
10 mm -dimension b-
(including precoating,
residual material on win‐
dow glass and window
flange).
⇒ page 259 .
4 - Body flange
5 - Upper shut line
❑ Constantly 5.5 mm.
6 - Rear shut line
❑ Consistent, no visible
gap between seal and
side panel.
7 - Adhesive bead butt end
❑ The butt end of the ad‐
hesive bead should be
located here.
1.11 Removing undamaged side window
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the left side
window. The removal and installation of the right side window is
similar.
– Remove rear panel trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Pillars and side trims .
– Pull cutting cord -1- through adhesive sealant at point marked
on illustration and into inside of vehicle using awl - V.A.G
1474/2- from removal kit for flush bonded windows -
V.A.G 1474 A- .

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– Insert cutting cord -3- behind seal in window flange with aid of
tube -1-.
– Secure one end of cord -3- to pull handle - V.A.G 1351/1- -2-
to counterhold.
– Pull other end of cord -2- into vehicle interior as well.
– Secure other end of cord to reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- -3-.
– Reposition reel device - V.A.G 1654 A- -4- as necessary to cut
window free.
– Use plastic wedge to press cutting cord against window glass
while cutting in order to have clearance at window flange.
– Instead of reel device - V.A.G 1654- -3-, reel device - V.A.G

1654 A- -3- can be used.
– One suction cup can be removed from the reel device - V.A.G
1654- -3- as shown in illustration. This ensures that the reel
device - V.A.G 1654 A- -3- roller can be guided closer to the
window flange.
1.12 Removing broken side window

Removing a broken side window is performed in the same man‐
ner as removing a broken rear window ⇒ page 252 .
1.13 Installing side window


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1.14 Preparing old undamaged window for

glazing
1.14.1 Cutting back adhesive bead
Note
♦ When re-using an undamaged window, cut back residual ad‐

hesive seal to 12 mm, being careful not to damage primer and
ceramic coats.
♦ Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly ap‐
plied adhesive sealing compound.
WARNING
Do not prime bonding surface and do not treat with a cleaning

solution. Keep bonding surface free of dirt and grease.
Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after cutting

back, the remaining residual material must be activated with ac‐
tivator D 181 801 A1.
1.14.2 Installing new sealing lip

♦ Gauge - T10391-
Note
♦ The sealing lip is damaged during removal due to the tight gap on the windscreen.
♦ If an undamaged windscreen is reinstalled, a new sealing lip is required.
♦ Ensure that bonding surfaces are free of dust and grease.
♦ Adhesive remover - D 002 000 10- must be used exclusively.
♦ The sealing lip must be bonded in place immediately after cleaning.
♦ Pull protective foil off only directly prior to installation.
♦ Working temperature is approx. 21 °C.

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– Pull off damaged sealing lip.

– Completely remove any adhesive residue.
– Clean ceramic surface with adhesive remover .
– Gauge - T10391- is set to 6 mm -dimension a-.
– Using a ballpoint pen -2- and the gauge, mark the inner di‐
mension of the sealing lip -3- across the entire width.
– Bond new sealing lip to line.
1.15 Preparing new window without precoat‐

ing for glazing
No replacement windows are precoated.
Note
♦ The area on which the adhesive bead is applied is not pre‐

coated or primed.
♦ The sealing lip is included with a new windscreen.

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– Clean a 20 mm wide strip all around edge of window using

cleaning solution.
– Then rub edge of window dry using a lint-free cloth.
WARNING
Ceramic coating on window is not glass/paint primer! The glass

must be primed before the adhesive sealing material is applied.
Use only glass/paint primer!
– Now apply glass/paint primer -2- using applicator -1- evenly in

one stroke.
♦ Allow to air dry for approx. 10 minutes.
1.16 Preparing body flange for glazing
1.16.1 Body flange

– Cut back remaining material on body flange with u-shaped
blade - V.A.G 1561/3- , but do not remove completely.
Note
Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly applied

adhesive sealing compound. Keep bonding surfaces free of dirt
and grease.
WARNING
Activator must not come into contact with the paintwork, oth‐
erwise paint surface will be damaged.
Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after cutting

back, the remaining material must be activated with activator.
♦ If the window flange has been repaired or partially renewed,
the area concerned must be cleaned and primed again after
painting.
1.16.2 Body flange, windscreen
Note
It is possible that a laser weld seam lies outside the area of the
adhesive bead. In this case, the exposed weld seam must be
sealed with glass adhesive before bonding the window.

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– If laser weld seam -3- on panel flange -4- is not covered by

adhesive bead -1-, coat laser weld seam -3- with glass and
paint primer -3- and fill laser weld seam with glass adhesive
-1-.
1.16.3 Body flange, rear window
Note
♦ If the adhesive tape is damaged when rear window is cut out, a new piece of tape must be stuck on.
♦ If the piece of adhesive tape is not stuck on, rainwater from the rear lid will drip into the luggage compartment.
1 - Rear lid
2 - Adhesive tape
– Stick adhesive tape -
1K6.827.972- on in the
position indicated on left
and right.
3 - Rear windscreen

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1.17 Fitting instructions
1.17.1 Installation instructions for all windows

– Apply adhesive sealant all around window keeping at right an‐
gles to window.
WARNING
Window must be installed within 10 minutes, or adhesive prop‐

erties of glass adhesive will be impaired.
Adhesive bead should not be applied too thick and windows
should not be pressed too forcibly on body flange. Windows no
longer have sealing lips and therefore excessive adhesive will
be visible in the joint area.
♦ With help of two suction lifters (V.A.G 1344) install glass panel
in window cut-out, centre and press in to spacing lip.
♦ Replace any stickers (e.g. for airbag).
1.18 Minimum curing period
WARNING
Special standards must be adhered to when replacing bonded

windows. One of these standards is, for example, that a freshly
bonded windscreen must comply with the safety requirements,
even in an accident, following the minimum prescribed curing
period.
The minimum curing period for the 2-component adhesive is 2

hours for all windows.
Minimum curing period is the time from bonding the window until
vehicle may be used. During this time, the vehicle must be stand‐
ing on a level surface at room temperature (at least 15°C).
WARNING
The vehicle is safe to use only after the minimum curing period
has elapsed.
1.19 Touching up paint damage

If paintwork is damaged, paint structure must be restored accord‐
ing to specifications in “Paint” workshop manual.
1.20 Cleaning in the event of dirt caused by

adhesive sealing material
– It is recommended to use adhesive remover D 002 000.10 as
cleaning agent. Safety precautions must be observe for all
work procedures.

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WARNING
When cleaning freshly installed glass from the inside in the ve‐
hicle, do not press glass outwards.
– First clean painted surface as much as possible using a dry

cloth. Remove residue using adhesive remover D 002 000.10.
– Cleaning plastic trim: allow adhesive sealant to cure (approx.
one hour) and then peel off.

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2 Front door window
2.1 Tools

equipment required

♦ Roller - T 10314-
2. Front door window 261

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2.2 Removing and installing door window
2.2.1 Removing
Note
window. The removal and installation of the left door window
is similar.

– Lower door window -2- until clamping bolts -3- for door window
are accessible.
– Loosen bolts -3- (do not unscrew completely; left-handed
thread), and press clamping jaws apart.

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Note
If the work step cannot be carried out because there is a fault with the electric window motor, remove motor to
slide window down.
– Lift rear of door window -1- and swing out of window channels
-2- forwards -in direction of arrow-.
2.2.2 Installing
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the right door
window. The removal and installation of the left door window is
similar.

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– Swivel door window -1- in window channels in

-direction of arrow a-. Ensure that door window is properly lo‐
cated in window channel.
– Guide door window without force -arrow b- into clamping jaws
-3-.
– Align door window to window frame -arrow c-.

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– Tighten clamping bolts -3- (left-handed thread, Qty. 2) to

specified torque, 8 Nm.
Note
The bolts -3- have left-handed threads.

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2.3 Removing and installing window regula‐

tor motor
2.3.1 Removing

– Secure door window against sliding down with adhesive tape.
– Unscrew the three bolts -2-.
– Remove window regulator motor with control unit -1- from as‐
sembly carrier.

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2.3.2 Installing
WARNING
If a new window regulator motor is installed (door control unit),

the additional functions and the excess force limitation feature
have to be coded!
– Position window regulator motor -1- and gently pull door win‐
dow up and down to facilitate motor and cable drum toothing
intermesh.
Specified torque for bolts -2-: 3.5 Nm
– Attach connector -3-.
– A new window regulator motor is coded using vehicle diagno‐
sis, testing and information system - VAS 5051 A- .
– After coding, allow the window regulator to run upwards once
onto stop in automatic mode and pull switch again for 2 sec‐
onds. This programs the upper stop for the window regulator
motor.

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al.
2.4 Removing and installing window chan‐

nel
Note
♦ Removal and installation are described only for the right win‐
dow channel. The removal and installation of the left window
channel is similar.
♦ Do not bend the window slot seal when lifting off!
2.4.1 Removing window channel
Exterior mirror, window slot seal and trim panel are removed.
– Pull out window channel -1- from mountings -3 and 4-
-arrows a and b-.
– Fold up window channel seal lip -1- from inside off window
frame -arrow d-.

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– Pull window channel -1- off evenly -arrow c- from all around
door flange -2-, starting in rear area.
2.4.2 Installing
Note
To prevent wind noise, ensure window channel seats evenly

when installing.

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3 Rear door window
3.1 Tools

equipment required

♦ Roller - T 10314-
♦ Release tool - T 10236-
3.2 Removing and installing door window
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the right rear door
window. The removal and installation of the left rear door window
is similar.

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3.2.1 Removing door window

– Lever out cap -5-.
– Lower door window until spreader pin -4- and spreader plug
-3- in cut-out of window regulator become accessible.
Note
If the work step cannot be carried out because there is a fault with the electric window motor, remove motor
-8- to slide window down.
– Screw 5 mm bolt (approx. 70 mm long) into spreader pin -4-,

and pull bolt out of spreader plug -3-.
– Screw 8 mm bolt (approx. 80 mm long) into spreader plug
-3-.
3. Rear door window 271

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Note
Do not exert too great a pressure on the plug because otherwise the plug will fall into the door.
– Pull spreader plug -3- out of window regulator guide -1- and
therefore out of door window.
– Remove trim panel ⇒ page 157 .
– Pull door window -1- upwards at an angle -arrows- to vehicle

exterior out of window slot -2-.
3.2.2 Installing door window
Note
♦ When installing door window, always renew spreader plug and

spreader pin.
♦ Before inserting spreader plug -3- and spreader pin -4-, check
window -1- for damage.

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– Centre spreader plug -3-, and install it when window -3- is re‐
moved.
– Press spreader pin -4- flush into spreader plug -3-.
– Guide door window -1- into door -2- and insert door window
into slot of window regulator guide -5-.
– With light pressure from above -arrows a-, engage window
-1- in window regulator -5-.
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3.3 Removing and installing window regula‐

tor motor
Note
The removal and installation sequence is for the right window

regulator motor only. The removal and installation of the left win‐
dow regulator motor is similar.

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3.3.1 Removing
– Removing door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.

70 ; Trims, insulation; Door trims .
– Secure door window against sliding down with adhesive tape.
– Unscrew the three bolts -2-.
– Remove window regulator motor with control unit -1- from as‐
sembly carrier.
3.3.2 Installing
WARNING
If a new window regulator motor is installed (door control unit),

the additional functions and the excess force limitation feature
have to be coded!

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– Position window regulator motor -1- and gently pull door win‐
dow up and down to facilitate motor and cable drum toothing
intermesh.
– Secure connectors -3-.
Specified torque for bolts -2-: 3.5 Nm
– A new window regulator motor is coded using vehicle diagno‐
sis and service information system - VAS 5052 A- .
– After coding, allow the window regulator to run upwards once
onto stop in automatic mode and pull switch again for 2 sec‐
onds. This programs the upper stop for the window regulator
motor.
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3.4 Removing and installing window crank
Removing
– Press together securing ring -2- -arrows a-.
– Pull securing ring -2- out slightly beneath window crank -1-
-arrow b-.
– Pull of window crank -1- -arrow c-.
Installing
– Push back securing ring -2-.
– Push on window crank -1-.
3.5 Removing and installing window chan‐

nel
Note

♦ Do not bend window channel when removing!

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3.5.1 Removing window channel
– Fold up window channel seal -1- from inside off window frame
-arrow d-.
– Pull window channel -3- out of mountings -arrows b- in door.
– Release both clips -4- of seal -2- out of door.
– Pull off seal -2- equally all around -arrows a- from door flange.
– Pull off window channel equally -arrows c- from door flange.
– To do this, start at the fixed door window -6-.

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3.5.2 Installing

– Push the window channel -1- equally onto the door flange
-arrows a-.
– Push the seal -2- equally onto the door flange -arrows c-.
– Secure clips -4-.
– Push window channel into mountings -arrows b- in door.
Note
♦ Ensure window channel is seated evenly when installing (wind noises).

♦ The window channel -2- must butt up directly against the door outer seal -5-.

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3.6 Removing and installing fixed door-win‐

dow
3.6.1 Tool
♦ Release tool - T10236-
3.6.2 Removing

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– Removing door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.

70 ; Trims, insulation; Door trims .
– Removing window slot seal ⇒ page 159
– Remove window channel ⇒ page 276
– Fold up seal -2- from sheet metal flange.
– Guide release tool - T10236- one after the other under both
clips -7-.
– When doing this, push door window -1- outwards slightly
-arrow a- until clips -7- are pushed out of door -3-.
– Then, pull door window -1- with web -6- upwards -arrow b- out
of door -3-.
3.6.3 Installing
– Push door window -1- in door -arrow a-.

– Push door window against door -5- until clips -6- are heard to
engage -arrows b-.

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– Tighten bolts -4- (specified torque: 8 Nm).

– Fold seal -2- around flange.

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66 – Exterior equipment
1 Wheel housing liner
1.1 Tools
1.2 Front wheel housing liner

Note
♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the left wheel
housing liner. Removal and installation of the right wheel
housing liner are similar.
♦ Depending on model variant »R« or »R Line«, it is necessary
to take account of slight deviations in the case of a “19" wheel
rim”.
♦ Vehicles with vermin repellent system ⇒ page 348 .
Note
♦ The illustrations show the left-hand side. The right side is analogous.
♦ Depending on model variant »R« or »R Line«, it is necessary to take account of slight deviations in the case
of a “19" wheel rim” in the illustration.
282 Rep. gr.66 - Exterior equipment

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1 - Wheel housing liner rear

part
❑ Altered wheel housing
liner, rear part »R« and
»R Line« only in the
case of 19" wheel rim
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 7
❑ Qty. may vary
Note
When the wheel housing lining, rear

part, is being mounted »R« and »R
Line« with 19" wheel rim, it is not
permissible to place the upper bolt
in the wing.
3 - Wheel housing liner front
part
❑ Material: PP/EPDM
❑ Altered wheel housing
liner, front part »R« and
»R Line« only in the
case of 19" wheel rim
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 6
5 - Expansion nut
❑ Qty. 7
❑ Qty. may vary
Note
When the wheel housing lining, rear

part, is being mounted »R« and »R
Line« with 19" wheel rim, the upper
expanding nut in the wing must be
removed.
1. Wheel housing liner 283

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1.2.2 Removing
Wheel housing liner rear part

– Remove wheel ⇒ Running gear; Rep. gr. 44 ; Specified tor‐
ques for wheel bolts .
– Remove rear part of wheel housing liner -1- from wing.
Wheel housing liner front part
– Pull off front part of wheel housing liner -3-.

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1.2.3 Installing
Note
Check expending nuts -5- for damage and renew if necessary.
Installation of front part of wheel housing liner -3- and rear part of
wheel housing liner -1- is basically carried out in reverse order.
– Insert bolts -2- and -4- and tighten them firmly ⇒ page 282 .
1.3 Rear wheel housing liner
Note
♦ Removal and installation are described for the rear left wheel
housing liner only. Removal and installation of the rear right
wheel housing liner is similar.
♦ The removal and installation procedures may have to be modi‐
fied slightly depending on model variants.

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Note
1 - Rear wheel housing liner

❑ Material: PP/EPDM
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 9
3 - Expansion nut
❑ Qty. 3
4 - Expansion nut
❑ Gas-tight.
DANGER!
Check expanding nuts
necessary.

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1.3.2 Removing
– Remove wheel ⇒ Running gear; Rep. gr. 44 ; Specified tor‐

ques for wheel bolts .
– Remove rear wheel housing liner -1- from wheel housing.

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1.3.3 Installing
Note
Check spreader nuts -3- for damage, and renew them if necessary.
DANGER!
Check gas-tight expanding nut -4- for damage and renew if

necessary.
The spreader nuts seal the interior against exhaust gases and
have to be renewed without fail in the event of damage.
– Insert rear wheel housing liner -1- in wheel housing without

kinks.
– Insert and tighten bolts -2-.
– Fit wheel ⇒ Running gear; Rep. gr. 44 ; Specified torques for
wheel bolts .

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2 Exterior mirror
2.1 Tools
♦ Assembly lever - 80-200-
2.2 Assembly overview - exterior mirror
Note
2. Exterior mirror 289

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1 - Mirror mounting
⇒ page 298
2 - Dampers
3 - Bolt
❑ 10 Nm
4 - Connector
❑ With side turn signal re‐
peater.
⇒ page 296
6 - Entry light in exterior mirror
⇒ page 296
7 - Adjustment unit with motor
⇒ page 293
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1 Nm
9 - Mirror glass
⇒ page 290
10 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1 Nm
11 - Frame
⇒ page 294 Volkswagen Technical Site: https://vwts.ru
12 - Mirror housing
2.3 Removing and installing mirror glass
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left mirror
glass. The removal and installation of the right mirror glass is
similar.

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2.3.1 Removing
Note
Protect edge of housing from paint damage using, for example, fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.
– Press bottom of mirror glass -1- into mirror housing -3-.

– Push mirror glass -1- using assembly lever - 80-200- in direc‐
tion of -arrow a- off bracket -2- and housing -3-.
– Swivel mirror glass -1- to side -arrow b-, and detach connector
contacts -4- for mirror heating on back of mirror glass -1-.

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2.3.2 Installing
– Push connector contacts -3- for mirror heating onto mirror

glass -1-.
– Swing mirror glass -1- in -direction of arrow a-.
– Press centre of mirror glass -1- in -direction of arrow b- onto
bracket -2- in housing -4-.
– Mirror glass -1- engages audibly.

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2.4 Removing and installing adjustment unit

with motor
2.4.1 Removing
– Remove mirror glass ⇒ page 295 .

– Unscrew bolts -2- (qty. 3).
– Swing control element with motor -1- to one side and pull off
connector -3-.
2.4.2 Installing
• Carry out functional check before installing mirror glass.

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2.5 Removing and installing frame
Note
Removal and installation is described only for the left frame. The
removal and installation of the right frame is similar.
2.5.1 Removing

– Release locking hooks -arrows a- from mirror housing using a
screwdriver.
– Lever out locking mechanism -arrows b- from underneath us‐
ing a screwdriver.
– Raise frame -1- on side using assembly lever - 80-200- .
– Remove frame -1-.

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2.5.2 Installing
Note
Check catches or locking mechanisms of relevant component for

damage, and renew if necessary.

2.6 Removing and installing mirror housing
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left mirror
housing. The removal and installation of the right mirror housing
is similar.
2.6.1 Removing

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– Remove frame ⇒ page 294 .
– Lever out locking mechanism -arrows a- on mirror housing
-1- using a screwdriver.
– Push together detent hooks -arrows b- and remove mirror
housing -1- from turn signal -2-.
2.6.2 Installing
Note


2.7 Removing and installing side turn signal

and entry light in exterior mirror
Note
♦ The removal and installation sequence is only for the left turn
signal repeater. The removal and installation of the right turn
signal repeater is similar.
♦ The side turn signal is fitted with light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
instead of conventional bulbs.
♦ Therefore, the bulbs cannot be changed. In case of damage,
the entire turn signal must be renewed.
2.7.1 Removing

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– Remove frame ⇒ page 294 .
– Remove mirror housing ⇒ page 295 .
Removing entry light in exterior mirror
– Push entry light in exterior mirror -3- out of turn signal -1- in
-direction of arrow-.
– Pull bulb holder -4- out of entry light in exterior mirror -3-.
Removing turn signal
– Disconnect connector -2- for turn signal -1-.
2.7.2 Installing
Note



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2.8 Removing and installing exterior mirror
Note
The removal and installation sequence is for the left exterior mirror
only. The removal and installation of the right exterior mirror is
similar.
2.8.1 Removing
– Remove front door trim on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,

interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Removing and instal‐
ling front door trim on driver side .
– Release cable tie -3-, and disconnect connector -4- for exterior
mirror -1-.
– Remove exterior mirror -1- and guide line through aperture in
door.

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2.8.2 Installing
– Specified torque for bolt -2-: 10 Nm

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3 Radiator grille
ual optional equipment »R« and »R Line«.
3.1 Tools
3.2 Removing and installing radiator grille
3.2.1 Removing
Note
♦ The description applies to all models.

♦ Only optical differences exist depending on the model.

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– Remove radiator grille -1- in direction of -arrow- from front
bumper cover.
3. Radiator grille 301

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3.2.2 Installing
– Guide radiator grille -1- in front bumper cover.

– With light pressure, engage radiator grille -1- in front bumper
cover in direction of -arrow-.
Note
Align radiator grille -1- if necessary.
– Start bolts -2- and tighten to 2 Nm.

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4 Mouldings and trims
4.1 Tools
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-
♦ Pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072-
♦ Hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416-
4.2 Water deflector
Note
Removal and installation are only described for right water de‐
flector. Removal and installation of the left water deflector are
similar.
4. Mouldings and trims 303

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Note
The right side is shown. The left side is similar.
1 - Water deflector
2 - Retaining strip
❑ Remove and install only
when windscreen is re‐
moved.
3 - Pop rivet
❑ Qty. 5
❑ Insert with pop rivet pli‐
ers - VAS 5072-
4 - Grommet

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4.2.2 Removing
– Lever water deflector -1- out of retaining strip -2- starting at

top.
– Unclip water drain strip -1- in lower wing area out of grommet
-3-.

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4.2.3 Installing
– Clip water drain strip -1- into grommet -3-.

– Push water drain strip -1- from bottom upwards into retaining
strip -2-, guiding lip of water drain strip -1- behind windscreen
edge while doing this.
Note
♦ After installing water deflector, check the contact lip in wing and, if necessary, push this flush with light
pressure on the water deflector.
♦ Check the position of the upper edge. The lip must be in contact with the upper edge and should not protrude
over the roof edge.

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4.3 Side member cover
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only described for the

left side member cover. The removal and installation of the right
side member cover is similar.
Note
1 - Side member cover

2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
3 - Expanding nuts
❑ Qty. 2
4 - Expanding nuts
❑ Gas-tight.
❑ Qty. 2
DANGER!
Check expanding nuts
necessary.

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4.3.2 Removing
– Unscrew bolt -4- and fold rear wheel housing liner -3- to one
side.
– Remove side member cover -1- downwards.

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4.3.3 Installing
Note
Check expanding nuts -3 and 4- for damage and renew if necessary ⇒ Item 3 (page 307) .
DANGER!
Check gas-tight expanding nuts -4- for damage and renew if

necessary ⇒ Item 4 (page 307) .
The spreader nuts seal the interior against exhaust gases and
have to be renewed without fail in the event of damage.
– Install side member cover -1- and tighten bolts -2-.

– Fit detached wheel housing liner -5- and tighten bolt -6-.

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4.4 Stone-chip protection trim
4.4.1 Removing
– Guide a small screwdriver from below through opening in

stone-chip protection trim -1-, and release catch -2- by pushing
screwdriver upwards -arrow a-.
– Slide stone-chip protection trim -1- forwards -arrow b- until
screwdriver contacts securing screw -3-. Now pull screwdriver
out.
– Slide stone-chip protection trim further until it can be removed
from all securing screws.

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4.4.2 Dimensions for securing screws
Note
♦ The stone-chip protection trim bolts are corrosion-resistant. No further secondary treatment is required.
♦ If a self-tapping screw is overtightened, it is essential to replace it with a “black” oversize self-tapping screw.
• There are no pre-drilled holes for the securing screws.

– Measure holes according to table below.
– Mark holes for securing screws with centre punch.
– Drill out holes with a 1.5 mm drill bit.

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Note
♦ Dimension -a- is measured including wheel housing liner -1-. The other dimensions -b to i- are always
measured from the centres of the holes.
♦ Dimension -k- can only be measured in rear area on 4-door vehicles.
♦ For 2-door vehicles, determine dimension -k- in height to the front holes.
Table - Dimensions
Dimension -a- = 855 mm
Dimension -b- = 822 mm
Dimension -c- = 617 mm
Dimension -d- = 411 mm
Dimension -e- = 205 mm
Dimension -f- = 822 mm
Dimension -g- = 617 mm
Dimension -h- = 411 mm
Dimension -i- = 205 mm
Dimension -k- = 35 mm
4.4.3 Installing

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• All securing bolt holes are pre-drilled.

– Screw in self-tapping screws -2- with cordless drill/driver - VAS
5036- , using the highest speed, until the screw bites.
– It is essential that the cordless drill/driver - VAS 5036- is now
removed!
– Tighten screws with least possible torque to avoid overtight‐
ening.
– Position openings on back of stone-chip protection trim -1-
evenly -arrow a- over all securing screws -2- until stone-chip
protection trim contacts side member -3-.
Use a second mechanic to ensure that all securing screws -2-
remain in openings when sliding stone-chip protection trim -1-.
– Slide stone-chip protection trim -1- with force against direction
of travel -arrow b- onto stop.

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4.5 Side member extension »GTI« and

»GTD«
Note
Previously familiar retaining strip forms part of side member extension here.
1 - Side member extension

2 - Bracket
❑ Secured to underbody
with spreader clip.
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 9
❑ 1.2 Nm
4 - Bolt
❑ For securing the side
member extension.
❑ Qty. 2 on bracket.
❑ Qty. 1 on side member
cover
❑ 2 Nm

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4.5.2 Removing
– Unscrew bolts -2- from below from both brackets -3- and from
side member cover.

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– Push sill panel trim -1- forwards -arrows a- until sill panel trim
can be removed from all securing bolts -2- -arrows b-.

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4.5.3 Dimensions for securing screws
Note
♦ Self-tapping screws for side member trim are corrosion-resistant. No further secondary treatment is required.
♦ If a self-tapping screw is overtightened, it is essential to replace it with a “black” oversize self-tapping screw.
• There are no pre-drilled holes for the securing screws.

– Measure holes according to table below.

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Note
♦ Dimension -a- is measured including wheel housing liner -1-. The other dimensions -b to i- are always
measured from the centres of the holes.
♦ Dimension -k- can only be measured in rear area on 4-door vehicles.
♦ For 2-door vehicles, determine dimension -k- in height to the front holes.
Table - Dimensions
Dimension -k- = 35 mm
4.5.4 Installing

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5036- , using the highest speed, until the screw bites.
– It is essential that the cordless drill/driver is now removed.
ening.
– Position openings on back of side member extension -1- even‐
ly -arrows a- over all securing bolts -2- until sill panel trim
comes into contact with side members -3-.
Use a second mechanic to ensure that all securing bolts remain
in openings when positioning side member extension.
– Slide sill panel trim with force against direction of travel
-arrows b- to stop.

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– Check whether spreader pin -4- is inserted into bracket -3-

-arrow-.
– Screw bolts -2- from below into both brackets -3- and into side
member cover. Specified torque: 2 Nm.
4.6 Side member extension »GTI Edition

35«, »R« and »R Line«
Note
The removal and installation sequence is for the left side member
(sill) extension. The removal and installation of the right side
member (sill) extension is similar.

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2 - Bolt
❑ Secures side member
extension
❑ Qty. 3 on bracket
❑ Qty. 1 on side member
cover
❑ 2 Nm
3 - Adhesive tape
4 - Retaining strip
❑ Fitting ⇒ page 324
5 - Bolt
❑ Retaining strip to side
member.
❑ Qty. 9
❑ 1.2 Nm
❑ Installing
6 - Bracket
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Secured to underbody
with spreader clip.
7 - Expansion nut
❑ Pressed into underbody

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4.6.2 Removing
– Unscrew bolts -2- (qty. 4).

– Before removing, heat side member extension -1- in bonding
surface area -3- with hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416- .
– Loosen adhesive tape by carefully inserting a plastic wedge
-4- between side member and side member extension -1-.
– As soon as adhesive tape comes loose, lift side member ex‐
tension -1- up out of retaining strip.
4.6.3 Installing
Fitting instructions
♦ Bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.
♦ If the side member extension is installed for the first time on a
new vehicle or on newly painted surfaces, the procedure in ⇒
Workshop manual “Paint”; ⇒ Paintwork repairs; ⇒ Paint finish;
⇒ Mouldings and film should be observed.
♦ If the side member extension is removed and reinstalled, only
use adhesive remover - D 002 000 10- to remove the adhesive
remains.

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♦ The side member extension must be bonded in place imme‐

diately after cleaning.
♦ Remove backing only immediately before installation. Working
temperature approx. 21°C.
♦ Curing time after attaching protective side strip is about 4
hours at a room temperature of about 21°C.
• Retaining strip is installed

– Immediately before bonding side member extension, clean
bonding surfaces thoroughly with adhesive remover - D
002000 10- and cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- .
– Position side member extension -1- from above evenly into
retaining strip -3- and press side member extension into re‐
taining strip until the two parts engage.
– Align the side member extension -1- in the longitudinal direc‐
tion of the vehicle.
– Position the front bolt on the side member extension -1- at the
wing.
– Align the side member extension -1- to the vehicle.
– Tighten bolts -5-. Start with the front bolt at the wing.

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– Check the position of the side member extension -1-.

– Now pull protective foils -2- of the double-sided adhesive tape
on side member extension -1- off upwards and backwards.
– Then, press side member extension -1- on forcefully and even‐
ly in area of bonding surface.
4.6.4 Assembly overview - retaining strip for

side member extension
Note
♦ Installation is described for left retaining strip for side member

extension. The right retaining strip for side member extension
is similar.
♦ The self-tapping screws for the retaining strip are corrosion-
resistant. No further secondary treatment is required.
♦ If a self-tapping screw is overtightened, it is essential to re‐
place it with a “black” oversize self-tapping screw.
Dimensions for securing screws

– Measure holes according to the table above.
Note
Dimension -a- is measured including wheel housing liner. The other dimensions -b to i- are always measured
from the centres of the holes.

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Installing
5036- , using the highest speed, until the screw bites. Remove
cordless drill/driver - VAS 5036- immediately!
ening.
– Position retaining strip -1- evenly -arrows a- with openings
over all bolts -2- until retaining strip contacts side member
-2-.
So that all securing bolts remain in the openings when sliding on,
position retaining strip with a second mechanic.
– Push retaining strip on opposite direction of travel -arrow b- to
stop.

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4.7 Trim strip
Note
♦ Different design and lettering, depending on car model.

♦ Cover strip cannot be removed without damage.
♦ Installation of trim strip is described for the left side. Installation
for the right trim strip is analogous.
4.7.1 Installation instructions for trim strips

♦ If the trim strip is installed for the first time on a new vehicle or
on newly painted surfaces, the procedure in ⇒ Workshop
manual “Paint”; ⇒ Paintwork repairs; ⇒ Paint finish; ⇒ Mould‐
ings and film should be observed.
♦ If the trim strip is removed and reinstalled, only use adhesive
remover - D 002 000 10- to remove the adhesive remains.
♦ The trim strip must be bonded in place immediately following
cleaning.
4.7.2 Removing and installing trim strip

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Removing
– Heat front trim strip -1- using a hot air blower - V.A.G 1416-
and pull trim strip off sill.
Installing
Observe fitting instructions ⇒ page 326
– Pull protective foil off new trim strip -1-.
– Bond trim strip -1- onto sill adhering to -dimension a-.
Distance between trim strip -1- and sill panel moulding -2-.

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4.8 Wheel arch trim
Note
♦ The front and rear wheel arch trims are essential on vehicles
with 18 inch wheel/tyre combination.
♦ Wheel arch trim cannot be removed without damaging it.
♦ The left wheel arch trims must be mounted at front and rear.
Mounting of the right wheel arch trims is analogous.
4.8.1 Mounting instructions for wheel arch

trim
♦ If the wheel arch trim is mounted for the first time on a new
vehicle or a newly painted surface, the procedure in ⇒ Work‐
shop manual “Paint”; ⇒Paintwork repairs; ⇒Paint finish;
⇒Mouldings & film must be observed.
♦ If the wheel arch trim is removed and reinstalled, only use ad‐
hesive remover - D 002 000 10- to remove the adhesive
remains.
♦ The wheel arch trim must be bonded in place immediately fol‐
lowing cleaning.

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1 - Rear wheel arch trim

❑ Self-adhesive and se‐
cured with a wheel
housing liner bolt -2-.
❑ Removing:
– Lightly heat rear wheel

arch trim with hot air
and pull off carefully.
❑ Installing:
– Fit rear wheel arch trim
flush with the position
where the rear bumper
cover and side panel are
separated from each
other.
– Pull off protective foil

and press wheel arch
trim on forcefully.
– Bolt on rear wheel arch

trim with bolt -2-.
2 - Bolt
3 - Front wheel arch trim
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Removing:
– Lightly front heat wheel
arch trim with hot air
and pull off carefully.
❑ Installing:
– Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover - D 002 000 10- .
– Fit front rear wheel arch trim flush with the position where the front bumper cover and wing are separated
from each other.
– Pull off protective foil -4- and press wheel arch trim on forcefully.
4 - Protective sheet
❑ Remove just before bonding.

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5 Roof spoiler
5.1 Tools

equipment required
♦ Removal kit for flush bonded windows - V.A.G 1474 A-

♦ Suction holder - V.A.G 1344-
♦ Cutting tool - V.A.G 1351-
♦ Windscreen removal kit - V.A.G 1755-
5.2 Materials
♦ 1-component glass adhesive
♦ Activator
♦ Glass and paint primer

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♦ Cleaning solution
♦ Adhesive remover
♦ Cutting cord
Note
Observe instructions for use on the information sheet provided by

the manufacturer.
Heat 1-K glass adhesive according to manufacturer's instructions,

using cartridge heater - V.A.G 1939A- .
5.3 Assembly overview - roof spoiler
1 - Rear lid
2 - Primer area
❑ For adhesive bead on
retaining strip.
❑ Position of primer area
must be transferred
from indentation for ad‐
hesive bead in retaining
strip.
3 - Primer area
❑ For adhesive bead on
roof spoiler.
❑ Position of primer area
must be transferred
from roof spoiler.
4 - Retaining strip
❑ With indentation for ad‐
hesive bead, bead cross
section: width = 6 mm;
height = 10 mm
❑ Installation instructions
⇒ page 337 .
5 - Adhesive tape
❑ Two strips for securing
roof spoiler at sides.
6 - Bonding surface
❑ Marked in inner part of
roof spoiler.
7 - Foam strip
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Before installing roof spoiler, check foam strip for damage and renew if necessary.
8 - Roof spoiler
❑ Material PC/PET.
5. Roof spoiler 331

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❑ Installation instructions ⇒ page 337 .
5.4 Removing and installing roof spoiler
5.4.1 Removing
WARNING
Clean all surrounding parts before beginning work and mask

them with tape.
Do not use cutting wire to remove the roof spoiler.
– Thread cutting cord -6- in between rear lid -1- and roof spoiler
-4-.
– Using both handles -5- in “sawing” movements, separate ad‐
hesive tape -2- and adhesive bead -3- on one side.

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– Repeat cutting of adhesive tape and adhesive bead on the

other side.
– Push several removal wedges - 3409- between rear lid -1- and
roof spoiler -arrows a- until all locking hooks -2- are released.
A clear click can be heard.
The hooks on the sides are -dimension c- = 260 mm and
-dimension d- = 400 mm from the centre.
– Reach between roof spoiler and rear lid, press roof spoiler
-3- forcefully against rear lid and release roof spoiler upwards
-arrows b- from fasteners -4- of retaining strip.
5. Roof spoiler 333

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5.4.2 Installing
Note
Check all locking hooks for damage and renew the roof spoiler if necessary.
• Retaining strip -6- fitted ⇒ page 336

• Brake light in roof spoiler has been installed ⇒ Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior; Auxiliary
brake lights; Removing and installing bulb for high-level brake
light -M25-, Golf GTI
• The areas in the roof spoiler -3- and on the rear lid -2- have
been primed.
– Apply adhesive bead to primed area -4- on roof spoiler.
– Place roof spoiler -5- onto retaining strip -6-.
– Align roof spoiler -5- with rear lid -1-, and press roof spoiler
into retaining strip detents.
– On a new roof spoiler, pull protective foil off adhesive tape
-3-, and firmly press roof spoiler onto rear lid.

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– If roof spoilers are re-used, secure corners of roof spoiler to

rear lid with commercially available adhesive tape.
5.5 Retaining strip
5.5.1 Removing retaining rail
Note
The retaining strip cannot be removed without being damaged.
• Roof spoiler -3- removed ⇒ page 332

– Cut through adhesive bead -2- using cutting thread and han‐
dles.
– Forcefully pull retaining strip off rear lid. This action will detach
adhesive remains -2- and retaining hooks -4- in cut-out for
brake light.
5. Roof spoiler 335

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5.5.2 Installing retaining rail
• Bonding areas -2- on retaining strip and rear lid have been
primed.
– Apply adhesive bead in recess of retaining strip.
– Centre retaining strip -3- on original cut-out for brake light.
– Firmly press retaining onto rear lid -1- in area of cut-out until
locking hooks -4- engage in cut-out.
– Secure corners of retaining strip with commercially available
adhesive tape.
5.6 Preparing body component for bonding
Note
Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly applied

adhesive sealing compound. Keep bonding surfaces free of dirt
and grease.

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Exception: if bonding is not performed immediately after cutting

back, the remaining residual material must be activated with ac‐
tivator - D 181 801 A1- .
WARNING
Activator must not come into contact with the paintwork, oth‐
erwise paint surface will be damaged.
Note
If the body kit part has been repaired or partially renewed, the
area concerned must be cleaned and primed again after painting.

The surfaces of attachments to be primed must be completely
clean.
– Remove adhesive residue using adhesive remover - D 002
000 10- .
– Soak cloth in silicon remover - LSE 020 100 A3- .
– Clean area of application for adhesive bead twice thoroughly
using cloth soaked with solution and allow to flash-off.
– Now apply glass/paint primer using applicator - D 009 500 25-
evenly in one stroke.
♦ Allow to air dry for approx. 10 minutes.
– Adhesive sealant must be applied to the primed areas of the
add-on parts.
WARNING
Attachments should be installed within 10 minutes, or bonding

properties of adhesive will be impaired.
♦ Gap dimensions should be kept to an absolute minimum, up

to approx. 1 mm.
♦ Use adhesive tape to secure add-on parts in position during
minimum curing time.
5.8 Minimum curing period

The minimum curing period for newly bonded attachments is 3
hours.
The minimum curing time is the time from bonding the add-on
parts until the vehicle may be used. During this time, the vehicle
must be standing on a level surface at room temperature (at least
15°C).
WARNING
The vehicle is safe to use only after the minimum curing period
has elapsed.
5. Roof spoiler 337

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5.9 Touching up paint damage

The paint structure must be restored according to specifications
of ⇒ Paint workshop manual; ⇒Paint repair .
5.10 Cleaning in the event of dirt caused by

adhesive sealing material
If an add-on part is removed and reinstalled, only use adhesive
remover to remove the adhesive remains. Safety precautions
must be observe for all work procedures.
– First, clean the painted surface roughly with a dry cloth. Re‐
move residue using adhesive remover .

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6 Special add-on parts

⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview - special add-on parts, R and R-Line ”,
page 339
6.1 Assembly overview - special add-on parts, »R« and »R-Line«

❑ »R« ⇒ page 205
❑ »R-Line« ⇒ page 210
2 - Trim strip
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, »R« and »R-Line«
⇒ page 326
❑ »R« and »R-Line«
⇒ page 320
❑ »R« ⇒ page 231
❑ »R-Line« ⇒ page 235
5 - Rear lettering »R«
❑ Rear lettering dimen‐
sions ⇒ page 344
6 - Roof spoiler
⇒ page 330
7 - »R« emblems on radiator
grille
⇒ page 340
6. Special add-on parts 339

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7 Lettering and emblems
7.1 Tools
♦ Hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416-

♦ Before removal, warm the lettering with a hot air blower - V.A.G
1416- .
♦ If lettering is fitted for the first time on a new vehicle or on newly
painted surfaces, the procedure in ⇒ Workshop manual
"Paint"; ⇒ Paintwork repairs; ⇒ Paint finish; ⇒ Mouldings ⇒
Film should be observed.
♦ If lettering is removed and reinstalled, only use adhesive re‐
mover - D 002 000 10- to remove the adhesive remains.
♦ The lettering must be bonded in place immediately after clean‐
ing.
♦ Lettering cannot be removed without damage.
7.3 »R« badge on radiator grille
7.3.1 Removing and installing
Note
Only remove when the radiator grille -2- is removed.

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Removing
– Remove radiator grille -3- ⇒ page 300 .
– Unscrew bolt -2- on inner side of radiator grille -3-.
– Remove badge »R« -1- from radiator grille -3- towards front.
Installing
Specified torque for bolt -2-: 2 Nm.
7. Lettering and emblems 341

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7.4 Rear lettering - dimensions
7.4.1 Rear lettering
1 - Lettering
❑ Depending on model
designation
2 - Lettering
❑ Engine designation
3 - Horizontal dimension
❑ 30 mm from outer edge
of rear lid to lettering
4 - Height dimension
❑ 25 mm from edge under
tail light to lettering.

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7.4.2 Rear lettering »GTI« and »GTD«
Note
♦ The letters »GTI« or »GTD« are glued onto the left-hand side instead of »Golf«.
♦ The dimensions are identical to the dimensions of the lettering »Golf«.
1 - Lettering
❑ »GTI« or »GTD«

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7.4.3 Rear lettering »R«
1 - »R« lettering
❑ Model designation.

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7.5 Dimensions - lettering and badges on

sides
⇒ “7.5.1 adidas badge on B-pillar”, page 345
⇒ “7.5.2 35 emblem on wing”, page 346
⇒ “7.5.3 R-Line badge on wing”, page 346
⇒ “7.5.4 STYLE badge on B-pillar”, page 347
7.5.1 »adidas« badge on B-pillar
1 - Badge
❑ Bonded to B-pillar trim
❑ 2-door and 4-door mod‐
els
2 - Height for 2-door models
❑ 32.5 mm, from badge to
window slot seal
3 - Side length for 2-door mod‐
els
❑ 25 mm, from front edge
of trim to badge
4 - Height for 4-door models
❑ 32.5 mm, from badge to
window slot seal
5 - Side length for 4-door mod‐
els
❑ 20 mm, from front edge
of trim to badge

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7.5.2 »35« emblem on wing
1 - Lettering
❑ Height -a- from edge to
emblem: 10 mm
❑ Side length -b- from
edge of wing to emblem:
25 mm
7.5.3 »R-Line« badge on wing

Lettering -1-
♦ Height -a- from edge to emblem: 5.5 mm
♦ Side length -b- from edge of wing to emblem: 24 mm

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7.5.4 »STYLE« badge on B-pillar
Note
♦ The illustration only shows a 4-door vehicle.

♦ The side lengths for 2-door and 4-door vehicles are different.
1 - Badge
❑ Bonded to B-pillar trim
❑ 2-door and 4-door mod‐
els
2 - Side length a
❑ Length a for 2-door
model: 18.5 mm from
front edge of trim to
badge
❑ Length a for 4-door
model: 11 mm from front
edge of trim to badge
3 - Side length b
❑ Length b for 2-door
model: 18 mm from rear
edge of trim to badge
❑ Length b for 4-door
model: 11.5 mm from
rear edge of trim to
badge
4 - Height c
❑ Same height for 2-door
and 4-door models
❑ 15 mm, from badge to
window slot seal

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8 Vermin repellent system

Volkswagen Individual optional equipment
8.1 Assembly overview - vermin repellent

system
♦ Adapting vermin repellent brushes when retrofitting
⇒ page 349
♦ Removing ⇒ page 349
♦ Installing ⇒ page 350
Note
♦ The items 2 to 5 are also installed on the passenger side.

♦ The system prevents access for vermin.
1 - Protective part for vermin

repellent system
❑ Various versions de‐
pending on engine type
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 2 Nm
❑ 5 x 20
3 - Upper protective part for
vermin repellent system
❑ Material: PP (polypropy‐
lene) in brush form
4 - Front protective part for ver‐
min repellent system
lene) in brush form
❑ With 3 speed nuts
5 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 2 Nm
❑ 5 x 16
6 - Noise insulation
lene)
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 19

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8.1.1 Adapting vermin repellent brushes when

retrofitting
Note
A balance weight is installed on the left drive shaft to reduce noise

on vehicles with a 2.0 l TDI diesel engine and steel wheel rims.
The vermin repellent brushes are adapted to avoid collisions.
Perform the following steps:

Upper left protective part for vermin repellent system:
– Shorten 4 brush strands -1- to 57 mm -a-.
Front left protective part for vermin repellent system:
– Remove 8 brush strands -2-.
8.1.2 Removing
Note
The wheel and suspension strut are not shown in the illustration
for reasons of clarity.

– Remove parts from vehicle.
8. Vermin repellent system 349

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– Remove bolts -2- from protective part -1-.
Note
The protective parts may look different depending on engine fit‐

ted.
8.1.3 Installing
– Insert front protective part for vermin repellent system; when
doing this, pay attention to guide -arrow-.
– Tighten bolts -1- to a torque of 2 Nm.
– Tighten bolts -2- for protective part -1- to a torque of 25 Nm.

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55 - Bonnet, rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

57 - Front doors, door components, central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

58 - Rear doors, door components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

1.5 Front bumper cover - GTI, GTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

66 - Exterior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

Special tools and workshop

♦ Guide pins - T 10093-

1.2 Lock carrier - add-on parts

1.2.1 Assembly overview

1 - Lock carrier with add-on

2 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

1.3 Service position

1.3.1 Moving to service position

– Removing front bumper cover ⇒ page 192

– Remove bolts -4- on left and right sides.

1.3.2 Moving from service position

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

4 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

1.4 Removing and installing lock carrier with

– Moving to service position ⇒ page 3

– Drain coolant and disconnect coolant lines ⇒ Engine cooling

♦ Do not hang condenser and hydraulic oil cooler from lines.

1.5 Pressure hose with plug-in connector

1.5.1 Releasing plug-in connector

1.5.2 Engaging plug-in connector

6 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

– Push pressure hose -3- in direction of -arrow- into coupling

♦ If the retaining clip cannot be pushed down fully, the pressure

• Check that plug-in connector is firmly attached by pulling on

2.2 Front wing

2.2.1 Assembly overview

8 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

– Remove front bumper ⇒ page 192 .

10 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

The wing -1- must be fitted so that it is free of tension.

Installation of the wing -1- is carried out in reverse order of re‐

2.4 Removing and installing wing bracket

The removal and installation sequence is described for the left

12 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

3 Plenum chamber bulkhead

3.2 Assembly overview - plenum chamber bulkhead

1 - Plenum chamber bulkhead

– Unscrew bolt -5- and

– Pull plenum chamber

When installing plenum chamber

14 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

4 Plenum chamber cover

4.1 Plenum chamber cover

4.1.1 Assembly overview

1 - Plenum chamber cover

4. Plenum chamber cover 15

– Remove wiper arms ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Wiper

The glass could be destroyed.

– Lift plenum chamber cover -1- by hand at edge of front wind‐

16 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front

The windscreen -6- could be destroyed.

– Spray windscreen seal -5- with a soapy solution so that ple‐

4. Plenum chamber cover 17

– Position plenum chamber covers -1- on windscreen seal -5-

18 Rep. gr.50 - Body - front