Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
This chapter covers everything about modifying or maintaining the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 beyond routine cleaning: running-in new parts, accessories and parts, service fluids and consumables, technical modifications, airbag system repairs, retrofitting two-way radios, data stored in control units, mobile phone use, lifting points and rodent proofing.
- Introduction
- Running-in
- Accessories and parts
- Service fluids and consumables
- Repairs and technical modifications
- Repairs and faults in the airbag system
- Retrofitting two-way radios
- Information stored in the control units
- Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external aerial
- Vehicle lifting points
- Rodent proofing
Questions & answers
Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 accessories and modifications chapter cover?
Running-in procedures, approved accessories and parts, service fluids, repairs and technical modifications, airbag system repairs, two-way radio retrofit, control unit data, mobile phone use, vehicle lifting points, and rodent proofing.
Can I fit any aftermarket accessory to the Golf Mk7?
The manual recommends consulting a Volkswagen dealer before purchasing accessories. Non-approved parts can affect safety systems, void the warranty, and invalidate the vehicle's type approval.
Does modifying the Golf Mk7 affect its type approval?
Yes. Any electrical, electronic or structural modification can affect type approval and insurance. Work must be carried out to Volkswagen specifications by a qualified workshop.
