Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing bonnet lock, LHD vehicle

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing and installing bonnet lock, LHD vehicle
  • Open bonnet.
  • Remove Bowden cable on mounting bracket → Chapter
  • Disconnect connector for bonnet contact switch.
Note

The connector is secured next to the right headlight.

  • Remove bolts -3- from lock carrier and remove bonnet lock -1- upwards -arrow a-.
  • Unclip retainer -5- from bonnet lock.
  • Slightly remove retainer -5- from bonnet lock -1--arrow b- and unhook cable -4--arrow c-.
  • Remove microswitch -6- from bonnet lock.

Installing

Removing and installing bonnet lock, LHD vehicle
  • Hook in cable -4--arrow a- and clip retainer -3- into bonnet lock -1--arrow b-.
  • Install microswitch -6- in bonnet lock.
  • Insert bonnet lock -1- into lock carrier -arrow c-.
  • Screw in bolts -3-.
  • Connect connector for bonnet contact switch -6-.
  • Install Bowden cable on mounting bracket → Chapter.
  • Adjust bonnet lock → Chapter.
  • Before closing bonnet, check function of release lever and cable.

Specified torques

Bonnet lock → Chapter „Assembly overview - Bowden cable“

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