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ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions Manual

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MKIV Golf/GTI
Inst
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Instructions
This tutorial is provided as a courtesy by ECS Tuning.
Proper service and repair procedures are vital to the safe, reliable operation of all engine vehicles as well as the personal safety of those per-
forming the repairs. Standard safety procedures and precautions (including use of safety goggles and proper tools and equipment) should be
followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safe-
ty.
Although this material has been prepared with the intent to provide reliable information, no warranty (express or implied) is made as to its ac-
curacy or completeness. Neither is any liability assumed for loss or damage resulting from reliance on this material. SPECIFICALLY, NO WARRAN-
TY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS MADE OR TO BE IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS
MATERIAL. In no event will ECS Tuning, Incorporated or its affiliates be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, consequential or compensatory,
arising out of the use of this material.
Address: 1000 Seville Road, Wadsworth, OH 44281
ES2661176
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Phone: 1.800.924.5172
Web: www.ecstuning.com
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  • Page 1 TY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS MADE OR TO BE IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS MATERIAL. In no event will ECS Tuning, Incorporated or its affiliates be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, consequential or compensatory, arising out of the use of this material.

  • Page 2: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Now you can pop your rear hatch with the press of a single button on your key fob. The innovative Hatch Pop Kit includes a solenoid- operated latch release, wire harness, and two strong lifting struts that raise the hatch as soon as the latch is released.
  • Page 3 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 After removing the two screws in the trim panel, pry down with a plastic trim removal tool. Work around the perimeter of the panel until it comes loose. Remove it. Note: The trim tool shown is from the 5-piece trim removal set, ES517779.
  • Page 4 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 Original Hatch Components wiper motor/door glass This schematic illustrates the factory installed components and their general locations inside the rear hatch. We’ll concentrate on the components oem wire involved in the installation.
  • Page 5 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 Preparing the solenoid module for installation The rear hatch mounting grommet hole locations in German and Brazilian-made Golf hatches are slightly different. To accommodate these differences, your ECS hatch kit mounting plate has extra mounting holes.
  • Page 6 Your hatch pop kit includes a 3mm steel push nut. When installing the new latch release rod, push the end of the rod through the white plastic grommet in the latch release lever. With the rod fully inserted, reach around from behind and press the 3mm push nut over the end of the rod to lock it in place, as shown in the illustration to the right.
  • Page 7 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 Install the New Release Mechanism, wiper motor/door glass Use the silver mounting screws (5) from the kit to harness attach the latch control solenoid assembly (6) to the grommets. Do not tighten the screws completely;...
  • Page 8 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 Adjust the New Release Mechanism, In this step, we will use the elongated holes in the assembly to adjust the contact point for the linkage. Proper adjustment ensures that the solenoid will move the linkage the correct distance to open the hatch.
  • Page 9 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 Install the Struts CAUTION: Prop the hatch open with a rigid support that will not allow the hatch to fall on you as your remove the old struts and install the new ones.
  • Page 10 When you have tested hatch operation, snap the inner trim panel back in place and replace the two Phillips screws removed earlier. This completes the installation of the ECS Tuning MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit. Thanks for purchasing the ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit.
  • Page 11 VW MKIV Golf/GTI Hatch Pop Kit Installation Instructions ES2661176 EARLY MK4 HATCH POP DRILL TEMPLATE LINE EDGES TO PANELING INSIDE HATCH 1.00 25.40 DRILL USING 5/16" DRILL BIT 1.00 25.40 INSERT HATCH LOCK ASSEMBLY TORX SCREW CHECK SCALE OF PRINTOUT! WHEN PRINTING FROM ADOBE ACROBAT, SET THE PRINT SCALE TO 100%.