Transportation Devices: Remove Blocking Pieces From Front Axle Springs; Underbody: Visual Check For Damage To Underbody Sealant, Underbody Panels, Routing Of; Lines, Plugs Etc - Volkswagen Golf 2004 Service Manual

4.50 Transportation devices: Remove block‐
ing pieces from front axle springs
Blocking pieces are fitted to front axle springs of vehicles with
sports running gear. These vehicles are identified by a warning
tag on the mirror -arrow-.
Note
The blocking pieces prevent the springs compressing and possi‐
ble damage to the vehicle when being driven onto a vehicle
transporter or railway wagon.
WARNING
The blocking pieces must be removed without reservation be‐
fore delivering the vehicle. A "Warning" notice, attached to the
interior mirror, specifically reminds of this.
Carry out the following procedure:
Note
There is no requirement to remove the wheels.
♦
Ensure that the surface of the springs is not damaged.
♦
– Relieve weight on springs by raising vehicle with a hoist.
– Push blocking piece -arrow- off coil spring.
4.51 Underbody: Visual check for damage to
underbody sealant, underbody panels,
routing of lines, plugs etc.
During visual check, also check floor pan, wheel housings and
sills.
Always ensure that all lines are secured in their mountings, all
plugs are available and that there is no visible damage on the
underbody.
Note
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure). This in‐
hibits corrosion and rusting through.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2009
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