Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 655

- Pull hood lock - 1 - slightly toward front. Using a
screwdriver - 3 - , unclip Bowden cable - 2 - from lock in
direction of - arrow - .

- Disconnect connector from micro-switch.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

Hood

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55 - 2

Rear lid (Golf)

Tools

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Socket wrench T10010

Adjusting gauge 3371

Rear lid (Golf), assembly overview

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005

1. Rear lid

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Adjusting

55-2, Rear lid,

adjusting

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Gap dimension Body panel gaps;
Body, rear

2. Trim

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Removing and installing

3. Rubber stop

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Adjusting

55-2, Rear lid,

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair

Group 70, Rear lid trim; removing and
installing lower trim of rear lid

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005

adjusting

4. Gas-filled strut

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Removing and installing

55-2,

Gas-filled strut, removing

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Venting gas

55-2, Releasing gas

from gas-filled strut

5. Bolt

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22 Nm

6. Lock plate

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Adjusting - within elongated holes

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Gap dimension Body panel gaps;
Body, rear

7. Cap

8. Blind nut

9. Hex nut

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24 Nm

10. Hinge

11. Bolt

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10 Nm

Gas-filled strut, removing

- Support rear lid.

Rear lid (Golf)

13/2/2005