SKODA Rapid NH 2014, Rapid Spaceback 2014 Workshop Manual

Service

Workshop Manual

Rapid NH 2014

Rapid Spaceback 2014

Body Work

Edition 10.2018

Service Department. Technical Information

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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

68 - Interior equipment

69 - Passenger protection

70 - Trim, insulation

72 - Seat frames

74 - Seat - padding, covers

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.

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Contents

50 - Body - front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1	Front body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
1.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
1.2	Lock carrier with components parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
1.3	Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
1.4	Removing and installing lock carrier with component parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
1.5	Front wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
1.6	Removing and installing the wing support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
1.7	Bulkhead plenum chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
1.8	Plenum chamber cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
1.9	Noise insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
1.10	V-ribbed belt protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
1.11	Underfloor trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
1.12	Tunnel bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
55 - Bonnet, rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		20
1	Front flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
1.1	Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
1.2	Removing and installing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
1.3	Removing and installing the hinge for the front flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
1.4	Removing and installing the support bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
1.5	Lock and unlock components of front flap - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
1.6	Removing and installing front flap lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
1.7	Separating the Bowden cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
1.8	Removing and installing the locking clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
1.9	Removing and installing the operating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
1.10	Adjusting the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
2	Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
2.1	Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
2.2	Removing and installing tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
2.3	Removing and installing the locking mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
2.4	Adjusting tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
2.5	Removing and installing the tailgate lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
2.6	Removing and installing pressurized gas strut of tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
2.7	Tailgate seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
3	Fuel tank lid unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
3.1	Fuel-tank lid unit - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
3.2	Removing and installing fuel tank lid unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
3.3	Fuel-tank lid unit (Spacebook)- Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
4	Removing and installing fuel tank lid unit (Spacebook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
57 - Front doors, door components, central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		45
1	Front door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
1.1	Assembly overview - door hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
1.2	Removing and installing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
1.3	Door adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
2	Door internal parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
2.1	Front door - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
2.2	Removing and installing the door cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
2.3	Door handle and door lock - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
2.4	Removing and installing cap for lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
2.5	Removing and installing lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57

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2.6	Removing and installing cap (without lock cylinder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
2.7	Removing and installing the door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
2.8	Removing and installing the door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
2.9	Removing and installing bearing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
2.10	Front door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
2.11	Removing and installing door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
2.12	Removing and installing window lifter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
2.13	Remove and install window lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
2.14	Removing and installing the window run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77
2.15	Removing and installing the inner window channel strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80
2.16	Removing and installing the outer window channel strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81
2.17	Removing and installing the inside door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	82
2.18	Removing and installing the outside door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84
3	Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
3.1	Adjustment of radio control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
3.2	Summary of components – battery for the (foldable) radio control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
3.3	Removing and installing the battery for the foldable key with radio remote control . . . . . .	86
58 - Rear doors, door components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		87
1	Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
1.1	Assembly overview - door hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
1.2	Removing and installing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89
1.3	Door adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	91
2	Door internal parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94
2.1	Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94
2.2	Removing and installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95
2.3	Removing and installing the door retaining strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97
2.4	Removing and installing the locking clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98
2.5	Door handle and door lock - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98
2.6	Removing and installing the cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	99
2.7	Removing and installing the door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	102
2.8	Removing and installing the door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
2.9	Removing and installing bearing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106
2.10	Rear door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108
2.11	Removing and installing door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
2.12	Removing and installing window lifter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
2.13	Removing and installing the manual drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114
2.14	Removing and installing window crank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	115
2.15	Remove and install window lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	116
2.16	Removing and installing the window run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	117
2.17	Removing and installing the rear fixed door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120
2.18	Removing and installing the rear fixed door window (Spaceback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120
2.19	Removing and installing the inner window channel strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	121
2.20	Removing and installing the outer window channel strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	123
2.21	Removing and installing the inside door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	124
2.22	Removing and installing the outside door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	125
60 - Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		127
1	Panoramic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	127
1.1	Summary of components of panoramic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	127
1.2	Removing and installing panoramic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	127
2	Removing and installing roof roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	129
3	Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130

63 - Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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1	Front bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	131
1.1	Front bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	131
1.2	Front bumper bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	134
2	Rear bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	135
2.1	Rear bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	135
2.2	Rear bumper bracket and runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	137
3	Rear bumper (Spacebook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	139
4	Cutting out the openings for the parking aid sensors (drill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140

64 - Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

1	Glued windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
1.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
1.2	Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	143
1.3	Windscreen - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	143
1.4	Removing windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144
1.5	Rear window - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	146
1.6	Removing and installing the rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147
1.7	Installing rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	149
1.8	Extended rear window (Spacebook)- Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	149
1.9	Removing and installing extended rear window (Spacebook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	150
1.10	Removing and installing side window (Spacebook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	151
1.11	Removing and installing side window (Spacebook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	152
1.12	Preparing the new window for fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	154
1.13	Prepare body flange for fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	155
1.14	Installation instructions for all panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	155
1.15	Minimum hardening time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	156
1.16	Window repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	156
1.17	Cleaning necessary due to soiling through glue sealing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	157

66 - Exterior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

1	Wheelhouse liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	158
1.1	Front wheelhouse liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	158
1.2	Rear wheelhouse liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	160
2	Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
2.1	Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
3	Strips and trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	169
3.1	Summary of components - trim strips and covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	169
3.2	Removing and installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	172
3.3	Removing and installing door sill panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	179
3.4	B-pillar trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	184
3.5	Cover strip of wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	187
4	Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	189
4.1	Rear spoiler - Rapid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	189
4.2	Rear spoiler - Spaceback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	190
5	Letterings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	193
5.1	Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	193
5.2	Removing and installing the emblem on the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	193
5.3	Dimensions of letterings on the tailgate - Spaceback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	194
5.4	Dimensions of letterings on the tailgate - Rapid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	195
5.5	Trailer coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	196

68 - Interior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

1	Interior rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	197
1.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	197

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1.2	Removing and installing the interior rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	197
1.3	Glueing the retaining plate for the interior rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	199
2	Covers, storage areas and trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	201
2.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	201
2.2	Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	201
2.3	Summary of components – armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	205
2.4	Removing and installing the sustainer (vehicles with armrest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	205
2.5	Removing and installing the armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	206
2.6	Removing and installing the sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	208
3	Recessed handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	210
3.1	Removing and installing the recessed handles of the roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	210

69 - Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

1	Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	212
1.1	Removing and installing the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	212
1.2	Removing and installing the front seat belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	214
1.3	Removing and installing the front seat belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	214
1.4	Removing and installing the front seat belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	215
1.5	Removing and installing the outer rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	216
1.6	Removing and installing the rear middle seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	218
1.7	Removing and installing the rear seat belt buckle with lap belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	218
1.8	Removing and installing the rear double belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	219
2	Inspect seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	220
2.1	Test sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	220
2.2	Special instructions for the belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	223
2.3	Storage, transport and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery separation units
	(pyrotechnical components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	223
3	Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	224
3.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	224
3.2	Airbag system - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	224
3.3	Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery
	separation units (pyrotechnical components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	225
3.4	Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	226
3.5	Storage, transport and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery separation units
	(pyrotechnical components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	226
3.6	Replacing parts of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	227
3.7	Removing and installing the airbag control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	228
3.8	After replacement, configure the control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	229
3.9	Installing and removing sensor for side impact on the B-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	230
3.10	Installing and removing sensor for side impact on the C-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	230
3.11	Removing and installing front passenger airbag key switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	231
3.12	Summary of components of steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	232
3.13	Removing and installing driver airbag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	233
3.14	Removing and installing restoring ring with slip ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	235
3.15	Removing and installing airbag unit on the passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	235
3.16	Removing and installing side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	237
3.17	Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	239

70 - Trim, insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

1	Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	244
1.1	Removing and installing the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	244
1.2	Removing and installing the glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	249
1.3	Removing and installing the steering column trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	251
1.4	Removing and installing the decorative trim of the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	251
1.5	Removing and installing the cross member for the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	252
1.6	Removing and installing impact absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	256

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2	Door and side trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	257
2.1	Removing and installing the front door trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	257
2.2	Removing and installing the rear door trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	259
3	Trim panels of pillars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	263
3.1	Removing and installing top trim panel of pillar A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	263
3.2	Removing and installing bottom trim panel of pillar A on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	264
3.3	Removing and installing bottom trim panel of pillar A on the front passenger side . . . . . .	265
3.4	Removing and installing top B-pillar trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	266
3.5	Removing and installing bottom B-pillar trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	267
3.6	Removing and installing trim panel of pillar C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	269
3.7	Removing and installing C and D pillar trim panels (Spaceback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	270
3.8	Door sill panel and wheel house trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	271
4	Tailgate trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	274
4.1	Removing and installing tailgate trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	274
4.2	Removing and installing the tailgate trim panel (Spaceback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	275
5	Luggage compartment trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	277
5.1	Removing and installing the tailgate/luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	277
5.2	Removing and installing top part of side luggage compartment trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . .	278
5.3	Removing and installing side luggage compartment trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	279
6	Removing and installing side luggage compartment trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	281
7	Moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	282
7.1	Removing and installing moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	282
7.2	Removing and installing the dampings and roof reinforcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	284

72 - Seat frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

1	Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	286
1.1	Removing and installing front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	286
1.2	Removing and installing the seat upholstery on the rail side (seat without height
	adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	288
1.3	Removing. . . . . . . . .and. . .installing. . . . . . . the. . . seat. . . .upholstery. . . . . . . . .on. . .the. . .rail. . side. . . .(seat. . . . .with. . .height. . . . . .adjustment). . . . . . . . . . .	289
1.4	Removing and installing the operating lever of the seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .	291
1.5	Removing and installing the seat trim panel on the tunnel side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	291
1.6	Removing and installing the grip for the seat height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	292
1.7	Removing the headrest guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	293
2	Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	295
2.1	Removing and installing the rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	295
3	Removing and installing backrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	298

74 - Seat - padding, covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299

1	Covers and upholstery of the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	299
1.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	299
1.2	Removing and installing the cover and the upholstery of the front seat cushions . . . . . . . .	299
1.3	Removing and installing the cover and the upholstery of the front seat backrest . . . . . . . .	301
2	Rear covers and seat upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	305
2.1	Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	305
2.2	Removing and installing cover and seat upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	305
2.3	Removing and installing entire cover and backrest upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	308

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1Front body

(SRL001304; Edition 10.2018)

1.1Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Guide bars - T30092 (3411)-

1.2Lock carrier with components parts

Summary of components

Note

Depending on the model version, slight differences in the mounting parts are possible.

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1 - Lock carrier with compo nents parts

Service position

“1.3Serviceposition”, page 2 .

Removing and installing

“1.4Removingandin stalling lock carrier with component parts”, page 4 .

2 - Hose clamp

3 - Air guide duct

4 - Screw

Tightening torque - 2 Nm.

5 - Screw

Tightening torque - 20 Nm.

6 - Screw

Tightening torque - 8

Nm.

7 - Lock carrier - top compo nent parts

8 - Air deflector

9 - Screw

Tightening torque - 8 Nm.

10 - Screw

Tightening torque - 30 Nm.

11 - Bumper bracket

12 - Air deflector

1.3Service position

Carry out the service position

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–Removing front bumper “1.1.2 Removing”, page 132 .

–Pull off the control cable from the lock carrier“1.7 Separating the Bowden cable”, page 28 .

–Remove the screws -3- at the left and right frame side rails.

–Install the guide bars - T30092 (3411)- on the left and right frame side rails.

–Remove top screws - 2 -.

–The lock carrier -1- can be pulled on the guide bars - T30092 (3411)- by approx. 10 cm forwards -arrows-.

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1.3.1Reinstallation

–Install screws -2- and -3-.

–Take the mean of the lock carrier with component parts -1- at the frame side rails and between the wings Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; technical data; body gaps; front body .

–Tightening torque of screws (Pos. 2) is 20 Nm.

–Tightening torque of screws (Pos. 3) is 30 Nm.

–Further installation occurs in reverse order.

Note

Hoses and lines must not be pinched.

1.4Removingandinstallinglockcarrierwith component parts

Removing

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–Bring to service position “1.3 Service position ”, page 2 .

–Separate electrical plug connections.

–Drain the coolant and separate the coolant line Engine cooling; Rep. gr. 19 .

–Separate the lines for the condenser Heating and air con ditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 .

–Remove the guide bars - T30092 (3411)- at the left and right frame side rails - 2 - with the help of a second mechanic and remove the lock carrier with component parts - 1 -.

WARNING

If the cables of the air-conditioning system and/or the coolant are separated, the drive unit must no longer be started.

Note

♦The condenser and hydraulic oil cooler must not be tied up to the cables.

♦The condenser and hydraulic lines must not be kinked.

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Installing

–Position the lock carrier - 1 - on the frame side rails - 2 -.

–Install the left and right guide bars - T30092 (3411)- .

–Resetting service position “1.3.1 Reinstallation”, page 4 .

–Further installation occurs in reverse order.

•Makesurethattheplugconnectionsandthehoseconnections are correctly mounted during assembly.

–Take the mean of the lock carrier at the frame side rails and between the wings Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; technical data; body gaps; front body .

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1.5Front wing

1.5.1Summary of components

1 - Wing

Removing

“1.5.2 Removing front wing”, page 8 .

Installing

“1.5.3 Installing the front wing”, page 10 .

2 - Screw

Tightening torque - 4 Nm.

3 - Screw

Tightening torque - 8 Nm.

4 - Wing support

Removing and installing

“1.6Removingandin stalling the wing sup port”, page 11 .

5 - Interior trim

Removing and installing

“1.5.2 Removing front wing”, page 8 .

6 - Foam part

Inserted between the wing and the front top frame side rail.

7 - Damping of interior trim

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1.5.2Removing front wing

–Remove front wheelhouse liner

“1.1 Front wheelhouse liner”, page 158 .

–Remove side turn signal Electrical System; Rep. gr. 94 .

–Onvehiclesfittedwithadamping,firstofallremovethedamp ing.

–Loosen catch hook -3- and clip -2-.

–Slightly pull the interior trim -1- in the lower area forwards -arrow b- and then guide it out towards the bottom -arrow a-.

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Carry out the following tasks

–Removing front bumper “1.1.2 Removing”, page 132 .

–Pull out the foam part between the wing and the frame side rail.

–Pull the damping of the interior trim out of the wheelhouse.

–Unscrew screw -2-.

–Unscrew screws -3-.

–For this step the bumper holder -4- must not be removed.

–The rear screw -2- can be reached when the front flap is closed. Cover the front flap with adhesive tape in order to pro tect it from damage.

–Carefully remove the wing - 1 -.

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1.5.3Installing the front wing

Carry out the following tasks

–The installation of the wing - 1 - occurs in the reverse order.

–Tightening torque of screw -2- (4 Nm).

–Tightening torque of screws -3- (8 Nm).

–Observe the parallelism and the correct gap sizes Body Re pairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; technical data; body gaps; front body .

The wing support must be loosened when the fitting is carried out

“1.6 Removing and installing the wing support”, page 11 .

Note

Install the wing -1- free of stress.

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1.6Removing and installing the wing support

Removing

–Remove front bumper cover “1.1.2 Removing”, page 132 .

–Release screws - 3 - and remove wing support - 2 -. Installing

–Install wing support - 2 -.

–Adapt wing support with the wing -1- to the front flap and bumper Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data; body gaps; front body .

–Tightening torque of screws -3- (8 Nm).

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1.7Bulkhead plenum chamber

1.7.1Summary of components

1 - Bulkhead plenum chamber Removing

–Remove the plenum chamber cover

“1.8.2 Removing”, page 14 .

–Remove engine air duct (depending on engine).

–Remove engine control unit and engine control module holder.

–Remove noise insula tion.

–Unscrew screws -2-.

–Remove the bulkhead plenum chamber -1- up wardsandoutoftheple num chamber -4-.

Installing

–The installation occurs in reverse order.

2 - Screw

Tightening torque - 8 Nm.

3 - Plenum chamber

4 - Seal

Note

Ensure that the seal is correctly seated when installing the bulkhead plenum chamber.

5 - Damping

Attached to the bulkhead plenum chamber with clamping plates.

6 - Circlip

For attaching the damping on the bulkhead plenum chamber.

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1.8Plenum chamber cover

1.8.1Summary of components

1 - Additional cover

Fitted on the wing web plate.

2 - Plenum chamber cover

Removing

“1.8.2 Removing”, page 14 .

Installing

“1.8.3 Installing”, page 15 .

3 - Additional cover

Fitted on the wing web plate.

4 - Moulded foam part

5 - Seal

6 - Moulded foam part

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1.8.2Removing

–Remove wiper arms Electrical System; Rep. gr. 92 .

–Detach the seal -2- along the entire length of the plenum chamber cover -1-.

Caution

Theplenumchambercovermustnotbeleveredoffwithalever tool (screwdriver, wedge). The washer is damaged and can subsequently tear.

–Lift up the plenum chamber cover -1- on the edge of the wind screen by hand.

–Pull the plenum chamber cover -1- starting at the edge of the windscreen -6- towards the top and out of the fitting section -5-.

–Remove plenum chamber cover -1- from vehicle.

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1.8.3Installing

Caution

Breaking open the plenum chamber cover -1-in the fitting sec tion -5- of the windscreen -6- can lead to cracks in the wind screen.

Note

♦An inlay is installed in the fitting section on new windscreens.This inlay must be removed before installing the plenum chamber cover.

♦Theplenumchambercovermustbeslightlypressedintothefittingsectionbyhand,butonnoaccountknock or press in using a tool.

Carry out the following tasks

–Wet the fitting section -5- with soapy water so that the plenum chamber covers -1- can be pressed in more easily.

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–Place the plenum chamber covers -1- onto the fitting section -5- and clip it, starting from the centre, into the fitting section -5- with slight pressure.

–Fit the seal - 2 - onto the plenum chamber cover - 1 -.

–Installing windscreen wipers Electrical System; Rep. gr. 92 .

1.9Noise insulation

1.9.1Summary of components

Note

Depending on the model version, slight differences must be taken into consideration when removing and in stalling.

1 - Noise insulation

Removing

–Remove the screws -2- and push out the noise insulation towards the rear.

2 - Screw

Tightening torque - 2 Nm.

3 - Shock absorber cover

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1.10V-ribbed belt protection

1.10.1Summary of components

1 - V-ribbed belt protection Removing

–Unscrew screws -2-. Installing

–The installation occurs in reverse order.

2 - Screw

Tightening torque - 2 Nm.

3 - Snap nut

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1.11Underfloor trim panel

1.11.1Summary of components

1 - Floor covering Removing

–Unscrew nuts - 2 -. Installing

–The installation occurs in reverse order.

2 - Nut

Tightening torque - 2 Nm.

3 - Threaded bores

Welded to the floor pan el.

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1.12Tunnel bridge

1.12.1Summary of components

1 - Tunnel bridge Removing

–Remove underbody panels

“1.11 Underfloor trim panel”, page 18 .

–Unscrew nuts - 2 -. Installing

–The installation occurs in reverse order.

2 - Nut

Tightening torque - 20

Nm.

3 - Threaded bores

Welded to the floor pan el.

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55 – Bonnet, rear lid

1Front flap

1.1Summary of components

1 - Front flap

Removing and installing

“1.2.1 Removing”, page 21 .

Setting

“1.10 Adjusting the bonnet”, page 32 .

2 - Plug

3 - Adjusting buffer

4 - Locking clamp

5 - Damping

Removing

–Unclip all the clips for the damping in se quence.

–Remove the damping from the bonnet.

Installing

–The installation occurs in reverse order.

6 - Bump stop

7 - Adjusting buffer

8 - Plug

9 - Hinge

Removing and installing

“1.3Removingandin stalling the hinge for the front flap”, page 23 .

Setting

“1.10 Adjusting the bonnet”, page 32 .

10 - Spray nozzles

Removing and installing Electrical System; Rep. gr. 92 .

11 - Support bar

Removing and installing “1.4 Removing and installing the support bar”, page 24 .

12 - Flap lock bonnet

Removing and installing “1.6 Removing and installing front flap lock ”, page 25 .

13 - Screw

Tightening torque - 20 Nm.

14 - Nut

Tightening torque - 20 Nm.

Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vwts.ru http://vwts.info

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15 - Retaining clip

1.2Removing and installing the bonnet

1.2.1Removing

–Remove spray nozzles -5- Electrical System; Rep. gr. 92 .

–Unclip the cable -4- from the front flap -1-.

–Pull the cable -4- out of the opening of the front flap -1-.

–Slacken the nuts -3- on the left and right at the hinge -2- (do not unscrew).

Carry out further removal only with the assistance of a second mechanic.

–Remove support bar -6- from the front flap.

–Only now unscrew the nuts -3- and lift the front flap -1- out of the hinges -2-.

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1.2.2Installing

Installing

–The installation occurs in reverse order.

–Adjust front flap -1-

“1.10 Adjusting the bonnet”, page 32 .

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