Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 68 – Interior equipment Interior mirror Tools 1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Removal wedge -3409- Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror The automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror darkens continuously when the driver is blinded from behind.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Bonding on retaining plate for interior mirror with rain sensor The following repair procedure avoids the old procedure, renew‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.4.2 Preparing detached or new mirror base – Mechanically remove adhesive remains (applies only for a mirror base which has become detached). – Prepare adhesive surface by sanding down with wet fine em‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing interior mirror 1.5.1 Removing – Turn interior mirror -1- anti-clockwise through 90° -arrow- and release it from adhesive plate -2-. 1.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.6.2 Tools 1 - Glass scraper (commercially available) 2 - Blade (commercially available) – Remove retaining plate from mirror base. – Remove PUR adhesive from mirror base using a wire brush.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Compartments, covers and trims Tools 2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Release lever -T10039 - ♦ Removal wedge -3409- Removing and installing basic version centre console (Golf 2004 ▸)
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release selector insulation -1- from centre console. – Remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Release storage compartments -3- from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using a small screwdriver, unclip cover -1- from trim. – Remove bolt -2- (1.5 Nm). – Pull left footwell trim -3- out of mountings. Note Removal of right footwell trim is identical.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two bolts respectively -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm). – Remove the two bolts respectively -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm). – Remove bolt -5- (1.5 Nm).
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing basic version centre console (Golf 2009 ▸) 2.3.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. Vehicles with automatic gearbox –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove centre cover (Golf 2009 ▸) ⇒ page 68 – Remove the two trim lining mats -2- from the extension -4-. – Remove lining mat -5- from centre console.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note A storage compartment may be installed instead of an ashtray -1-, but the removal is identical. – Remove bolt -1- (1.5 Nm). – Pull left footwell trim -2- out of mountings.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two bolts -4- (1.5 Nm). – Remove bolt -3- (1.5 Nm). – Remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Pull centre console cover -1- out in direction of -arrow-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove centre console -1- from vehicle. Note When installing, ensure centre console locks into mountings -arrows- of dash panel. Rep. Gr.68 - Interior equipment...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing Highline centre console (Golf 2004 ▸) 2.4.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. Vehicles with automatic gearbox –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove lining mat -2- from storage compartment. – Remove bolt -3- (1.5 Nm). Vehicles with a cooled storage compartment – Remove lining mat -1- from storage compartment.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 All vehicles – Open cup holder -1- and remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Pull cup holder out of centre console. Note When installing, close cup holder and insert cup holder bottom first into centre console. Then open cup holder and install the two bolts -2-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull lower section of trim -1- out of mountings -arrow-. – Take upper section of trim out of mountings in centre console. Rep. Gr.68 - Interior equipment...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm). – Release lower end of extension -3- from fastenings. 2. Compartments, covers and trims...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release selector insulation -1- from centre console. – Remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Release storage compartments -3- from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using a small screwdriver, unclip cover -1- from trim. – Remove bolt -2- (1.5 Nm). – Pull left footwell trim -3- out of mountings. Note Removal of right footwell trim is identical.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove lining mat -1- from storage compartment. – Remove the two bolts respectively -2- and -3- (1.5 Nm). – Remove the two bolts respectively -4- and -5- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm). – Remove centre console trim carrier -5- from vehicle. 2. Compartments, covers and trims...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing Highline centre console (Golf 2009 ▸) 2.5.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. Vehicles with automatic gearbox –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove centre cover (Golf 2009 ▸) ⇒ page 68 Vehicles without CD changer – Remove lining mat -1- from storage compartment. – If fitted, remove “AUX IN socket” -2- ⇒ Communication; Rep.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 All vehicles – Open cup holder -1- and remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Pull cup holder out of centre console. Note When installing, close cup holder and insert cup holder bottom first into centre console. Then open the cup holder and install the two bolts -2-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull lower section of trim -1- out of mountings -arrow-. – Take upper section of trim out of mountings in centre console. 2. Compartments, covers and trims...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – If fitted, remove “AUX IN socket” -1- ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Removing and installing connection for external audio sources -R199- . – Remove bolts -2- and -3- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release gearstick insulation -3- from centre console (only ve‐ hicles with a gearstick). – Remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Release ashtray unit -1- from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolt -1- (1.5 Nm). – Pull left footwell trim -2- out of mountings. Note Removal of right footwell trim is identical. ♦ When installing, insert footwell trim -2- first into mounting -3-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove lining mat -4- from storage compartment. – Remove bolt -5- (1.5 Nm). – Remove the two bolts -3- (1.5 Nm). – Remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove centre console -1- from vehicle. Note When installing, ensure centre console -1- locks into mountings -arrows- of dash panel. Rep. Gr.68 - Interior equipment...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm). – Remove centre console trim carrier -5- from vehicle. 2. Compartments, covers and trims...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing mounting bracket for centre console (Golf 2004 ▸) 2.6.1 Removing on vehicles with front centre armrest and 2 air vents in centre console –...
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Vehicles with manual or dual clutch gearbox – Release selector lever boot from cover ⇒ Rep. Gr. 34 . – Removing storage compartment / ashtray unit (Golf 2004 ▸) ⇒ page 47 – Unclip cover -1- from trim using a small screwdriver.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove two bolts each -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm). To remove securing bracket of centre console, it is not necessary to remove bolts -1-, -2- and -5-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two nuts -1- (8 Nm) and remove securing bracket -2-. 2. Compartments, covers and trims...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.6.3 Installing – In each case, install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing mounting bracket for centre console and mounting bracket for footwell trim (Golf 2009 ▸) 2.7.1...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note Removal of mounting bracket for right footwell trim is identical. 2.7.2 Removing on vehicles without front cen‐ tre armrest and without air vents in cen‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release ashtray unit -1- from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment). Note A storage compartment may be installed instead of an ashtray -1-, but the removal is identical.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two bolts -3- (1.5 Nm). To remove securing bracket, it is not necessary to remove bolts -2- and -5-. It is also not necessary to remove lining mat -4-. The -arrow- in the illustration is of no importance.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two nuts -3- (8 Nm) and remove mounting bracket -2- for centre console. – Remove nuts -4- (2.5 Nm) and remove mounting bracket -1- for footwell trim.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.7.3 Installing – In each case, install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing cup holder in centre console, Highline – Switch off ignition. 2.8.1...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note When installing, close cup holder and insert cup holder bottom first into centre console. Then open cup holder and install the two bolts -2-. 2.8.2 Installing –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Loosen cover -1- from cup holder -arrow-. – Check all four attachments -1- of cup holder for damage. – If an attachment -2- is severely deformed, the cup holder must be renewed.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.9.2 Repairing cup holder – Place lower cover -1- over outer mounting pins -2- and -3- in cup holder. – Position mounting pin -4- in front of mounting -5-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.9.3 Installing cup holder – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. 2.10 Removing and installing storage com‐ partment / ashtray unit (Golf 2004 ▸) 2.10.1...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm). – Release storage compartments -2- from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment). Note An ashtray may be installed instead of a storage compartment, but the removal is identical.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.12.1 Removing – Remove lining mat -1- from storage compartment. – Remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). – Remove storage compartment -3- from vent -4-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Operate the respective locking devices and separate the wir‐ ing harnesses for hazard warning lights switch and front pas‐ senger airbag warning lamp. 2.12.2 Installing –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using wedge -3409- , lever sun light sensor -1- out of mounting in indirect ventilation system -2-. – Disconnect wiring harness from photo sensor. – Remove bolt -3- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm). – Release vent -2- in forward area from mountings. – Insert two wedges -3409- into lower joint of vent -arrows- and press vent upwards out of mounting in dash panel.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.13.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.14 Removing and installing centre com‐ partment in dash panel (Golf 2009 ▸) 2.14.1 Removing – Switch off ignition.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.14.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.15 Removing and installing spectacles holder in moulded headliner Removing Note For reasons of clarity, spectacles holder is shown removed.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Insert spectacles holder into console and engage. 2.16 Removing and installing frame in moul‐ ded headliner Note Frame is installed between sun visors. Removing –...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – In installation area of spectacles holder, remove 2 more bolts (2 Nm) and remove frame from mountings. Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Vehicles with radio navigation system – Remove radio navigation system ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Removing and installing radio and radio navigation sys‐ tem .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.19 Removing and installing dash panel centre trim (Golf 2009 ▸) 2.19.1 Removing – Using removal wedge -3409- , prise dash panel centre trim out of fasteners in dash panel (insert wedge close to fastener).
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using removal wedge -3409- , prise trim -1- out of fasteners in dash panel (insert wedge close to fastener). – Disconnect wiring harness to front passenger side airbag de‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Lever left dash panel end trim -2- out of fasteners using re‐ moval wedge -3409- . 2.21.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the two bolts -4- (1.5 Nm). – Detach lower steering column trim -5- from mountings. 2.22.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Press light switch forwards, turn it to the right (until it is verti‐ cal), then pull it out and disconnect the wiring harness. – Detach steering column gap cover from dash panel ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.23.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Note During installation, bolts must be installed in the sequence -2-, -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Golf 2009 ▸ – Remove dash panel central trim (Golf 2009 ▸) ⇒ page 59 – Remove air conditioner controls unit / heater controls unit trim (Golf 2009 ▸)
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.24.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Note During installation, bolts must be installed in the sequence -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2. Compartments, covers and trims...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.25 Removing and installing centre cover (Golf 2004 ▸) 2.25.1 Removing – Lever cover -1- out of mounting using removal wedge -3409- . 2.25.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using removal wedge -3409- , prise trim out of rear fasteners in dash panel (insert wedge close to fastener). – Pull trim out of front fasteners, in direction of -arrow-, in dash panel.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Golf 2004 ▸ – Remove centre cover (Golf 2004 ▸) ⇒ page 68 Golf 2009 ▸ – Remove dash panel central trim ⇒ page 59 – Remove air conditioner controls unit / heater controls unit trim ⇒...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – On vehicles with control unit for headlight range control -J431- or control unit for cornering light and headlight range control - J745- , unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.27.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.27.3 Retrofitting cover for storage compart‐ ment The glove compartment for vehicle wallet is not suitable for storing small parts, due to its design.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.28.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.29 Removing and installing footwell cover on driver side 2.29.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.29.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.30 Removing and installing decorative trim on dash panel (Golf 2004 ▸) Note The trims are only installed in “Highline” versions.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using removal wedge -3409- , lever trim -3- out of mountings on front passenger side. 2.30.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.31 Removing and installing decorative trim on dash panel (Golf 2009 ▸)
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release strap clips -3- and -5- -arrow B- on glove compart‐ ment. 2.31.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.32 Removing and installing sun visor Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using a small screwdriver, open cover caps -1- and -2-. – Remove bolts -3- and -4- (2 Nm). – Carefully pull sun visor bearing -1- out of mounting.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Caution When pulling the connector out of the retaining clip there is a risk of damage to the wiring harness! This occurs if the con‐ nector becomes dislodged abruptly from the retaining clip. For this reason, very carefully pull on wiring harness by hand, sup‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Caution ♦ Do not pull connector out any further as the flat cable -2- only has a limited amount of spare length and could break. ♦ The flat cable may only be pulled out from the opening in the moulded headliner to a length of 1 cm.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Sill panel trims Removing and installing sill panel mouldings (2-door) Note Removal and installation is described for the right vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the left side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 3.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing sill panel mouldings (4-door) Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull 4-door wheel housing trim out of mountings in transition area to sill panel moulding. – Pull sill panel moulding out of front area of sill and beading of door seal.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing wheel housing trim (4-door) Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 3.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing wheel housing trim (4-door), without rear side airbag 06/2005▸ Note Removal and installation is described for the right vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove cover cap -1- from wheel housing trim -2-. – Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm). – Remove nut -1- (3.5 Nm). – Release trim in centre from door seal beading -arrow A-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 3.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 3. Sill panel trims...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Grab handles Removing and installing roof grab han‐ dles Note The figure shows the front right grab handle, the removal and in‐ stallation of the remaining grab handles is identical.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 General safety regulations when work‐ ing on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) WARNING ♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that generates a gas during combustion. On some versions, a separate compressed gas reservoir is available to gener‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Special instructions for belt tensioners WARNING ♦ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person. ♦ Belt tensioner units must be handled with extreme caution during removal and installation.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing front seat belt (2-door) 1.4.1 Assembly overview 1 - Bolt ❑ 20 Nm 2 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 3 - Washer 4 - Anchor rail 5 - Bolt ❑...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐ nic components) ⇒ page 90 ♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners ⇒...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.4.3 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 . Rep. Gr.69 - Passenger protection...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing front seat belt (4-door) 1.5.1 Assembly overview 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm ❑ Micro-encapsulated 2 - Belt end anchor 3 - Bolt ❑...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐ nic components) ⇒ page 90 ♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.5.3 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 . Removing and installing front belt height adjuster Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from belt height adjuster. – Remove bolt -3- (20 Nm) and remove belt height adjuster -4- from mountings in support bracket.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove front seat ⇒ page 260 – Secure seat to seat repair stand -VAS 6136- . – Move seat to forwardmost position. – Disconnect wiring harness -1- from seat frame, if part of orig‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing front seat belt buckle (4-door) Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for removal and installation of the belt buckle on the right side as appropriate.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.8.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1. Seat belts...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Inspecting seat belts WARNING The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident! If damage is determined at any of the points to be checked, customer must be informed regarding necessity of changing belts.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 • If either of the following illustrated damage examples (1 and 2) are found on accident vehicle - renew seat belt complete with belt buckle and belt height adjustment.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.1.3 Visually checking belt buckle – Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips. • If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle. 2.1.4...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Checking child seat anchors (ISO‐ FIX) after an accident Points to check ♦ Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and defor‐ mation after an accident.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 General safety regulations when work‐ ing on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) WARNING ♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that generates a gas during combustion. On some versions, a separate compressed gas reservoir is available to gener‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag WARNING ♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be stored with padded side upwards. Special instructions for curtain airbag...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 → Technical product information → Vehicle electrics → Function → Passenger protection → Deactivation of airbag units → Systems Renewing airbag units following an ac‐ cident 4.7.1...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing airbag control unit -J234- WARNING When working on airbag control unit -J234- , observe the gen‐ eral safety regulations for work on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.8.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing driver side air‐ bag unit (Golf 2004 ▸) Note Removal and installation of the airbag unit is described for the ♦ multi-function steering wheel.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐ charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.9.2 Installing – Check that wiring harness -3- is routed as shown in figure. – Insert airbag connector -2- into connector coupling. The airbag connector must audibly engage.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Check that airbag unit is engaged on left and right sides in steering wheel. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐ nic components) ⇒ page 90 ♦ Observe the special instructions for driver and front pas‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐ charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Insert airbag connector -2- into connector coupling. The airbag connector must audibly engage. – Insert connector -1- into connector coupling. This procedure is only necessary on multifunction steering wheels.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 96 4.13 Removing and installing knee airbag (Golf 2009 ▸) Note Knee airbag is installed above pedal cluster. Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. WARNING Ensure airbag connector engages audibly. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.14 Removing and installing knee airbag bracket (Golf 2009 ▸) LHD models Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing WARNING If a knee airbag bracket is renewed, the paint in the area of the threaded stud and on the contact surfaces of the cross member must be removed.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.15 Removing and installing knee airbag bracket (Golf 2009 ▸) RHD models Removing – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing WARNING If a knee airbag bracket is renewed, the paint in the area of the threaded stud and on the contact surfaces of the cross member must be removed.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.16 Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit 4.16.1 Removing WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐ charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note If the airbag housing is made of plastic, the bolts -2- and -3- (9 Nm) must be secured using locking fluid D 197 300 A2.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Check whether an earth cable is attached to the front passen‐ ger airbag housing: ♦ On a front passenger airbag with earth cable -1-, the wiring harness -2- is three-conductor, an additional cable -3- is also attached to the stud -4-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note If needed, extend the earth cable with the appropriate materials from Wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978- or Wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978A- .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.17 Removing and installing driver and front passenger side airbag Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.17.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.18.1 Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐ ponents) ⇒ page 90 – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.18.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.19.1 Removing WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐ nic components) ⇒ page 90 ♦ Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag mod‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.19.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. – After completing work on curtain airbag, check that wiring har‐ ness -1- is routed as shown in figure.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 . 4.20 Removing and installing curtain airbag on driver and passenger side (Golf 2009 ▸)
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐ nic components) ⇒ page 90 ♦ Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag mod‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolt -1- (4.5 Nm). Alternatively curtain airbag can be secured at this position using a metal eye and a locking pin. – Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing Caution A visible line is located on the curtain airbag, this line must be straight once bag is installed. Twisting is not permissible. – Install in reverse order of removal.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.21 Removing and installing seat occupied sensor, front passenger side -G128- WARNING If the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side -G128- is re‐ newed, the front seat cushion padding must also always be renewed! 4.21.1...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.21.2 Installing – In the area of the positioning aids -1-, push the wiring harness in the rear channel of the cushion. – Push the wiring harness in the area of -the arrows A and B- into the cushion recess.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Caution You must ensure that the distance of the sensor to the posi‐ tioning aids -2- remains constant -arrows-. – Fix the set sensor -1- with the right hand, pull the adhesive strip -2- off and attach the sensor to the cushion.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installation of the other components is carried out in reverse order of removal. – After installation, carry out a function check with ignition switched on. Rep. Gr.69 - Passenger protection...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.22 Adapting components ♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- ♦ Diagnosis lead -VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3- Select “guided fault finding” in vehicle diagnostic, testing and in‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Seat occupied recognition (USA) The seat occupied recognition controls the automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbag. This feature is only installed in models which are initially regis‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING Never use components of the repair kit separately. 1 - Front seat cushion padding 2 - Pressure hose 3 - Mat for seat occupied rec‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note Seat padding, mat for seat occupied recognition, control unit ♦ and pressure sensor should only be renewed as one unit. The components are adapted to each other and should not be...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 281 – Remove cover from front seat cushion, the front seat padding is not removed ⇒ page 309 – Unclip pressure hose -6- from retainers.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Disconnect connector -3- for front seat heating, if fitted. – Disconnect black connector -5- for seat belt force sensor for seat occupied recognition -G453- .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Lift front seat cushion padding -1- slightly, front seat cushion padding may not be disconnected from seat occupied recog‐ nition mat -4- when doing this.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -1- (2.5 Nm) and remove seat occupied recog‐ nition control unit -J706- retainer. 5. Seat occupied recognition (USA)
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove front seat cushion padding -1- together with mat for seat occupied recognition -4-. – Guide pressure hose -6-, the pressure sensor for seat occu‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing repair kit for seat occupied rec‐ ognition (vehicles with manually operat‐ ed seats) Note When installing, ensure that no wiring harness from the seat ♦...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING Basic setting must be carried out with seat unoccupied. Installation is basically carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following: – Secure insert profile -2- using double-sided adhesive tape -3- to seat frame -1- as shown.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Switch ignition on. WARNING ♦ Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. ♦ Official seals must not be damaged during dismantling and assembling procedures. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note Seat padding, mat for seat occupied recognition, control unit ♦ and pressure sensor should only be renewed as one unit. The components are adapted to each other and should not be...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove cable retainer -11-. – Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 281 – Remove cover from front seat cushion, the front seat padding is not removed ⇒...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Disconnect black connector -1- for seat belt force sensor for seat occupied recognition -G453- . – Disconnect yellow connector -2- for front passenger side belt switch -E25- .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Disconnect connector -3- for front seat heating, if fitted. – Disconnect connector -4- for front seat backrest heating, if fit‐ ted. – Cut open cable ties for wiring harness -2-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Lift front seat cushion padding -1- slightly, front seat cushion padding may not be disconnected from seat occupied recog‐ nition mat -4- when doing this.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove front seat cushion padding -1- together with mat for seat occupied recognition -4-. – Guide pressure hose -6-, the pressure sensor for seat occu‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing repair kit for seat occupied rec‐ ognition (vehicles with electrically oper‐ ated seats) Note When installing, ensure that no wiring harness from the seat ♦...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING Basic setting must be carried out with seat unoccupied. Installation is basically carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following: – Secure insert profile -2- using double-sided adhesive tape -3- to seat frame -1- as shown.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Switch ignition on. WARNING ♦ Official seals must not be damaged during dismantling and assembling procedures. ♦ Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 → Technical product information → Vehicle electrics → Function → Passenger protection → Deactivation of airbag units → Systems In the “Technical service handbook”, the “Process ID” or the “TPI number”...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Crash sensors Removing and installing front door crash sensors (Golf 2004 ▸) Note Removal and installation are described for the right vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the left side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 6.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐ ponents) ⇒ page 90 – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 27 ;...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 27 ;...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 6.4.1 Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐ ponents) ⇒ page 90 – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 6.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 6.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove dash panel centre vent. ♦ Vehicles with no Climatronic ⇒ page 48 ♦ Vehicles with Climatronic ⇒ page 50 – Remove dash panel centre trim ⇒...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 switch; Removing and installing airbag coil connector and re‐ turn ring with slip ring -F138- . – Remove steering angle sender -G85- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 94 ; Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering angle sender -G85- .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolt -1- (3 Nm). – Remove the two bolts -2- (8 Nm) above the tunnel. Rep. Gr.70 - Trim, insulation...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (3 Nm). 1. Dash panel...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull dash panel out of mountings -1- in area of transition to windscreen. – Release respective wiring harnesses (dependent on vehicle equipment) and take dash panel out of vehicle with assistance of a second mechanic.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing dash panel cross member (RHD models) 1.3.1 Removing If you release or remove and install electrical cables, produce sketches or take photos.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note When removing cross member, note position of electrical lines and their attachment; produce sketches or take photos if neces‐ sary! – Disconnect wiring harness -1- from immobiliser reader coil - D2- .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Unscrew 2 bolts each on left and right -1- and -2- (20 Nm). – Remove bolt -1- (20 Nm) above brake pedal and remove strut -2-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove both bolts -1- and -2- (20 Nm). – Remove bolt -3- (20 Nm). 1. Dash panel...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note In area of nuts -1- and -2-, use a scriber to mark vertical and hor‐ izontal position of cross member in vehicle. – Unscrew nuts -1- and -2- on driver side (20 Nm).
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Unscrew nut -1- on front passenger side (20 Nm). – Release wiring harness fasteners, depending on vehicle equipment level, from cross member. – With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift cross member -2- out of vehicle.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull out both spreader rivets -2-. – Remove intermediate pieces -1- and -4- from heater and air conditioning unit. Note When removing cross member, note position of electrical lines and their attachment;...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Disconnect wiring harness -1- from immobiliser reader coil - D2- . – Disconnect steering column from cross member ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering column and steering wheel;...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note In area of nuts -1- and -2-, use a scriber to mark vertical and hor‐ izontal position of cross member in vehicle. – Unscrew the two nuts -1- and -2- on driver side (20 Nm).
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Unscrew nut -2- on front passenger side (20 Nm). – Release wiring harness fasteners, depending on vehicle equipment level, from cross member. – Pull cross member -1- about 2 cm to the rear.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Open door and remove bolt -1- (2 Nm). – Hold a respectively thick cloth on the left side of the dash panel and close the door.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Loosen bolt -1- in plenum chamber by 2-3 rotations. – Loosen the two bolts under the heating/air conditioning con‐ trols -1- 2 to 3 turns (9 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – On the right side loosen the nut -1- 2 to 3 turns (18 Nm). – On the left side loosen the fuse holder securing bolt -3- (2 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Tighten dash panel securing bolts to prescribed torque after aligning within vehicle. Installation of removed components is basically the reverse of re‐ moval. 1. Dash panel...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Door trim (Golf 2004 ▸) Tools 2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Removal wedge -3409- ♦ Removal pliers -3392- ♦...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness‐ es from upper part of door handle recess. – Remove the two bolts -2- in area of grip moulding (4 Nm).
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check securing clips for damage and renew if necessary. Removing and installing front door trim on passenger side 2.3.1...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check securing clips for damage and renew if necessary. Removing and installing door lining trim strip 2.4.1...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Carefully lever trim strip -1- out of mountings 24 mm from front edge -dimension a- using release tool -T10236- . – Lever trim strip out of remaining mountings as described. Di‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -2- and -3- (4 Nm). – Remove bolt -4- (2 Nm). – Using removal pliers -3392- , release bottom section of door trim from mountings.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 If door trim is renewed on vehicles with manual window regulator, it is necessary to adjust the new door trim using workshop equip‐ ment. To do this, a hole must be made in the door trim for the window regulator shaft.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note After reinstallation, the window crank handle on the right side must be positioned at “5 o'clock” when window ♦ is closed. After reinstallation, the window crank handle on the left side must be positioned at “7 o'clock” when window ♦...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Door trim (Golf 2009 ▸) Tools 3.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Wedges -T10383- Removing and installing front door trim...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bolts -1- and -2- (4.5 Nm). – Remove bolt -1- on underside (4.5 Nm). Caution When the door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening elements may be damaged.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot. – Now unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on inside of door trim. – Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Caution Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms of all clips are in -position 1-. It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove the three bolts -arrows- (4.5 Nm). – Remove bolt -2- on underside (4.5 Nm). Caution When the door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening elements may be damaged.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot. – Now unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on inside of door trim. – Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Caution Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms of all clips are in -position 1-. It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Prise trim -1- out of door trim using wedge -T10383/1- . – Remove bolts -1- and -2- (4.5 Nm). – Remove bolt -1- on underside (4.5 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot. – Now unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on inside of door trim. – Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Caution Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms of all clips are in -position 1-. It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 ♦ Vehicles with 2 doors: ⇒ page 212 ♦ Vehicles with 4 doors: ⇒ page 215 – Remove rear door trim ⇒ page 208 – Remove weld points of trim strip with an appropriate milling cutter.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Pillar and side trims Removing and installing upper A-pillar trim Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing middle A-pillar trim Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Following installation, ensure that trim is positioned in door seal beading. Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim, driver side 4.3.1...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove clip -2-. – Release trim from body -arrow A-. – Release trim from door seal beading. – Pull trim out of mountings -arrow B-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim, front passenger side 4.4.1 Removing – Release sill panel moulding from body, in area of transition to lower A-pillar moulding: ♦...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing upper B-pillar trim Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull trim out of upper mountings -arrow B-. 4-door – Open the flap -1- in the lower area of the B pillar. – Push the floor covering to the side slightly and remove the bolt -2- (40 Nm) –...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.5.2 Installing Note When installing, the belt adjuster slide -4- and the button of the trim -3- must be in the same position. ♦ Before installing, check clip for damage and renew if necessary.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.6.1 Removing – If vehicle is equipped with an interior monitor, switch off igni‐ tion. – Remove upper B-pillar trim. Belt end anchor or anchor rail for front seat belt need not be removed ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing C-pillar trim Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate. 4.7.1 Removing –...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 4.7.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Removing and installing sill panel...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 304 – Remove cover cap -1- and remove bolt -2- (2 Nm). – Pull sill panel moulding out of mountings in lower area of side panel moulding.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Rear lid trim (Golf 2004 ▸) Tools 5.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Removal pliers -3392- Removing and installing rear lid trim 5.2.1...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull trim, in area of centralizing pins -4- and -5-, out of mount‐ ings in rear lid. 5.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull upper edge of trim out of mountings. – Pull trim, in area of centralizing pins -1- and -2-, out of mount‐ ings in rear lid.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Rear lid trim (Golf 2009 ▸) Tools 6.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Wedges -T10383- Removing and installing rear lid trim Removing –...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Removing and installing window frame trim Removing –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Rep. Gr.70 - Trim, insulation...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Luggage compartment trims Removing and installing luggage com‐ partment cover side cover Note Removal and installation is described for the right vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the left side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 7.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check securing clips for damage and renew if necessary. Removing and installing luggage com‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2-door – Remove upper B-pillar trim. Belt end anchor or anchor rail for front seat belt need not be removed ⇒ page 228 – Remove bench seat ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing rear lock carrier cover 7.3.1 Removing – Remove floor covering from vehicle. – Release lower section of cover -arrow A- from body. – Pull cover out of side fasteners -1- and -2- in body.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 7.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check securing clips for damage and renew if necessary. 7. Luggage compartment trims...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary. 8.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing moulded head‐ lining 8.3.1...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove right A-pillar centre trims ⇒ page 224 – Remove upper right A-pillar trim ⇒ page 223 – Loosen left A-pillar trim in transition area to moulded headlin‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof – Push wedge -T10039/1- between frame -1- and moulded headlining -2-. – Separate frame from moulded headliner using release lever - T10039/1- in -direction of arrow-, moving along perimeter.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove sun visors -1- ⇒ page 77 – Remove left and right roof grab handles -2- and -3- ⇒ page 88 – Remove the two bolts -4- (2 Nm).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 8.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – On vehicles with console in moulded headliner, cut out re‐ maining clip mountings -1- and -2- in area of four bolt holes.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note 4 door models: When fitting, the moulded headliner must be guided into the correct installation position, above the C pillars, by 2 additional fitters! Removing and installing roof insulation/ reinforcement 8.4.1...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull strips -2- from roof. – Cut adhesive residues -3- back with electric cutter - V.A.G 1561 A- and cutting blade -V.A.G 1561/20- -4-. Note If paint structure has been damaged on removal of the roof insulation/reinforcement, repair paint damage ac‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Dimension a = 58 ± 2 mm – Dimension b = 25 ± 5 mm – Transport roof insulation/reinforcement into vehicle via rear lid aperture and press fully onto roof.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing front seat Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. ♦ Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.2.2 Installing – Lift seat through front door opening. – Locate seat on centralizing pins, mounted on sides of tunnel, and into respective openings in floor.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove airbag adapter -VAS 6229- or airbag adapter -VAS 6281- . – Lock side airbag wiring harness -6- into coupling station. – Depending on vehicle equipment, reconnect all other wiring harnesses into coupling station.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 If seat cross member mounting plate threads have been dam‐ aged: – Replace the affected seat cross member mounting plate ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. Gr. 51...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note For greater clarity, fastener is shown removed in figure. – Remove fastener -2- from adjustment lever -4-. – Using assembly tool -3399- , grasp behind backrest adjust‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing left bucket seat trim Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing backrest trim of front bucket seat Note Removal and installation are described for outer backrest trim on left side of vehicle.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Pull backrest trim -1- slightly to rear. Slide backrest trim out of mountings in backrest in area of guides -2-. 1.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Detach rear trim from seat. – Pull front section of trim -4- upwards, then swing trim outwards -arrow B-. – Press front section of trim to rear -arrow C-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 ♦ Four-door ⇒ page 100 – Press clamping pin -2- inwards and remove securing clip -1-. – Release locking hooks -3- and release trim -4- from seat.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note For greater clarity, fastener is shown removed in figure. – Remove fastener -2- from adjustment lever -1-. – Using assembly tool -3399- , grasp behind lever -4- of backrest release.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove left side trim on seat ⇒ page 263 – Remove bolt -2- (2 Nm). – Remove the three bolts -3- (2 Nm). – Remove mounting -4- from seat frame.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove left side trim on seat ⇒ page 263 – Remove the two bolts -1- (3.5 Nm) and remove operating lever -2-. – Remove the two bolts -3- (3.5 Nm) and remove bar -4-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Note As of model year 2010, bar -4- is riveted to seat pan in addition to bolts -1- and -3-. Drill out blind rivet when removing bar.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.13 Removing and installing bar and oper‐ ating lever on electrically adjustable seat Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.13.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.14 Removing and installing right side trim on seat Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.14.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.15 Removing and installing right side trim on bucket seat Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.15.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.16 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment (Golf 2009 ▸) The lumbar adjustment lever is optionally installed on the follow‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.16.1 Removing – Pull lumbar adjustment lever from shaft. 1.16.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Ensure that teeth on lumbar adjustment lever -1- align with teeth on shaft -2-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Vehicles with manually adjustable seat – Remove left side trim on seat ⇒ page 263 Vehicles with electrically adjustable seat – Remove left side trim on electrically adjustable seat ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.18 Removing and installing front seat back‐ rest Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.18.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.19 Removing and installing front bucket seat backrest Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 ♦ Two-door ⇒ page 98 ♦ Four-door ⇒ page 100 – Remove front right bucket seat trim ⇒ page 277 – If fitted, disconnect electric connectors for heating backrest on underside of seat pan.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.20 Removing and installing front bucket seat base Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.20.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.21 Removing and installing backrest re‐ lease Bowden cable on bucket seat Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 ♦ 2-door model ⇒ page 98 ♦ 4-door model ⇒ page 100 – Remove front right bucket seat trim ⇒ page 277 – Remove front bucket seat backrest ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove support -1- on left side of seat frame. Release re‐ taining tab in direction of -arrow 2- and remove support in direction of -arrow 3-.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Drill out rivet -1- on both sides of backrest and remove bracket -2- from backrest frame. – Release Bowden cable -4- eye -3- from pin -5-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.24 Removing and installing manually ad‐ justed lumbar support (Golf 2004 ▸) Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.24.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.25 Removing and installing manually ad‐ justed lumbar support (Golf 2009 ▸) Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Attach seat repair stand -VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095- . – Remove lumbar adjustment lever ⇒ page 278 – Remove cover and padding from front seat backrest ⇒...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.26 Removing and installing Easy Entry unit Bowden cable Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.26.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.27 Removing and installing electric longitu‐ dinal seat adjustment Removal and installation of the longitudinal seat adjustment is described for the front left seat frame.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove front seat drawer mounting ⇒ page 271 – Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 281 – Remove cover and padding, front seat cushion ⇒ page 309 –...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.28 Removing and installing seat (electric) base Removal and installation of the seat base is described for the front left seat frame. Apply the same instructions for removal and in‐...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.28.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. If seat base currently fitted is to be renewed, the replacement part is a seat base from the “Sportline” equipment level. If this seat base is to be installed in a vehicle with a different equipment level, bars -1- and -2- must be removed.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 In order to prevent contamination, seat rails -3- and -4- must be covered with a cloth when separating bars -1- and -2-! 1.29 Removing and installing seat (electric)
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.30.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.31 Removing and installing (electric) lum‐ bar support Removal and installation of the lumbar support is described for the left backrest frame.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Remove left side trim on electrically adjustable seat ⇒ page 267 – Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 281 – Secure backrest to seat repair stand -VAS 6136- .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 To install rivets -3-, -4- and -5-, use pop rivet pliers -VAS 5072- . 1.32 Removing and installing drive for (elec‐ tric) backrest adjustment In event of defective backrest adjustment drive, backrest frame must be renewed.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Rear seats Removing and installing bench seat 2.1.1 Removing – Unclip the four guides -1- from child seat anchorages -2-. – Pull front section of bench seat -3- upwards out of the two mountings -4- -arrows A-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing backrest 2.2.1 Removing – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 304 – Fold back floor covering in area of backrest centre mounting -4-. – Remove trim -1- from backrest centre mounting.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing side padding with side airbag (4-door) Note Removal and installation is described for the right vehicle side.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27 .
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.4.1 Removing – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 304 – Remove nut -1- (8 Nm). – Fold backrest forwards. – Pull side padding -4- upwards out of mountings -2- and -3- in body.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 74 – Seat - padding, covers Front seat covers and padding Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Removal pliers -3392- ♦ Engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095- ♦...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 WARNING If the front passenger seat cushion padding is renewed, the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side -G128- must also always be renewed ⇒ page 149 1.2.1...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Using a small screwdriver, unclip retaining bar -1- of cover out of mountings in padding -2-. – If vehicle is equipped with seat heating, disconnect wiring har‐...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing front bucket seat cushion cover and padding Note Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Follow same instructions for removal and installation of components of the right seat as appropriate.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 ♦ Two-door ⇒ page 98 ♦ Four-door ⇒ page 100 – Remove front right bucket seat trim ⇒ page 277 – Remove front bucket seat backrest ⇒...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release Velcro fastener -1- on both sides. – Release profiled piece -2- from all-round seat base -3-. Rep. Gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release all Velcro fasteners -1- of cover from recesses in padding -2-. – Remove padding from seat base. 1.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Only vehicles with manually operated lumbar support adjustment (Golf 2004 ▸) – Using removal pliers -3392- , remove knob -6- for lumbar sup‐ port adjustment. All vehicles –...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Fold cover -5- upwards. – Using a small screwdriver, unclip retaining bar -1- of cover out of mountings in padding -2-. – Unhook tensioning wire -4- from padding wire -3- on both sides.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.4.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Only 2-door. To prevent seat cover from being damaged when folding front seat backrest forwards, ensure the four tensioning straps are positioned correctly.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Long tensioning strap on tunnel side must be guided between padding and seat structure side panel, and must then be clipped to side panel from inside -arrow-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 Removing and installing front bucket seat backrest cover and padding Note Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Follow same instructions for removal and installation of components of the right seat as appropriate.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Press left trim -1- down along upper edge. – Then pull trim out of mountings in area of the two fasteners -arrows-. – Remove right trim -2- (sequence is analogue).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Release all Velcro fasteners -1- of cover from recesses in padding -2-. – Release padding from backrest frame. Rep. Gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 1.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1. Front seat covers and padding...
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing backrest cover and padding Note Removal and installation is described for components of right backrest.
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Operate respective button in head restraint guide and pull head restraint -1- out of backrest. – Operate side locking devices -arrows- and release seat belt trim -2- from mountings.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 2.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing through loading unit with centre armrest 2.3.1 Removing – Remove padded piece -1- under centre armrest..
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010 – Open through loading unit -2- and remove the two bolts -3- (9 Nm). 2.3.2 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.