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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Identification plates

This page covers the different Volkswagen Golf Mk7 auxiliary heater identification plates — when replacing the heater, both the type plate and duplicate plate must be checked and replaced if needed.

There are different types of identification plates.
When the auxiliary heater is replaced, check the type plate and the duplicate plate and replace as necessary.
   
Identification plate on auxiliary heater
The date of first use is entered on the lower section of the data plate.
The year the unit was first brought into operation must be entered on the “Genuine part” identification plate.
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Duplicate identification plate for auxiliary heater
In the engine compartment of the vehicle, there is a second (duplicate) identification plate attached to the right of the lock carrier (when looking in direction of travel). If there is any doubt concerning the type of the auxiliary heater, always observe the identification plate attached directly to the auxiliary heater.
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    Identification plates — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where are the Golf Mk7 auxiliary heater identification plates?
    On the heater unit itself. Different plate types exist — check the replacement part matches the original specification.
    Rules for cleanliness for working on the auxiliary heater and the fuel system
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    General repair instructions
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