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1.18.1
Removing
– Remove door outer panel
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– Separate connector -4-.
– Remove bolts -6-.
– Release cable -3- from relay lever -5- and remove door lock
-1-.
Cover -2- is not supplied with door lock.
1.18.2
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.
Specified torque for bolts: 18 Nm.
• Then always check function while door is still open, as an in‐
correctly fitted and adjusted Bowden cable cannot open the
door.
1.19
Assembly overview - side impact pro‐
tection
Caution
The nuts and bolts of the side impact protection are also pain‐
ted in the factory. This means that a great deal of force is
required to remove them, resulting in some circumstances in
the threads shearing. If possible avoid loosening the nuts and
bolts.
Golf 2004 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 04.2008
1. Rear door
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