Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing towing bracket

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Removing

Note
  • Minor differences will be encountered on removal and installation, depending on version.
  • For some versions the exhaust system may have to be detached and the heat shield may have to be pushed aside.
Removing and installing towing bracket
  • Remove bumper cover → Chapter.
  • Pull off locking element -7- on release lever -6--arrow a-.
  • Pull release lever -6- off Bowden cable -2--arrow b-.
  • Pull Bowden cable -3- out of lock carrier trim.
  • Thread Bowden cable -2- out of guide -8--arrow c-.
  • Pull Bowden cable together with grommet -3- out of vehicle.
  • Remove bolts -5-.
  • Pull towing bracket -1- in a parallel movement out of longitudinal members.

Installing
Removing and installing towing bracket
  • Installation is carried out in reverse order.
DANGER! The bolts -4- function as plugs and seal the passenger compartment against exhaust fumes, and must without exception be installed.

Ensure that grommet -3- on Bowden cable is properly secured in cross panel.

  • Perform functional check after installation of towing bracket.

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