Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing lock carrier – petrol/diesel
The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 lock carrier is a safety-relevant component that may only be repaired at the indicated points — this page gives the full removal and installation procedure for petrol and diesel models, including the requirement to recalibrate the adaptive cruise control unit -J428- on equipped cars.
Note
- The lock carrier is a safety-relevant component. For this reason, the lock carrier must only be repaired at the points indicated.
- In the event of damage, renew lock carrier
- For vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit -J428-, the adaptive cruise control unit -J428- must be adjusted anew, whenever the lock carrier has been removed, installed or replaced.
- General information and work instructions for the adaptive cruise control unit -J428- can be found in → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27
Removing
- Always use guide pins -T10093- to move lock carrier to service position → Chapter.
- Remove guide pins -T10093- from left and right longitudinal members with the aid of a second mechanic. Put down lock carrier -1- with attachments. Place it for example onto scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-.
- Remove bumper carrier and support arm → Chapter.
- Remove bumper carrier and support arm → Chapter
- Detach radiator module from lock carrier -arrow a-, but do not remove it → Cooling system; Rep. gr.19
- Lift condenser -3- off radiator module -2--arrow b-, swing it slightly out of lock carrier -arrow c-, but do not remove it.
- Pull out lock carrier -1- upwards between radiator module and condenser -arrows d-
Note
- Do not hang condenser and hydraulic oil cooler from lines
- Do not kink lines for condenser and hydraulic systems
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:
Note
- Always fit lock carrier on the bolting points at the foremost position in the elongated hole. Only then can the lock carrier move in a crash situation.
- On vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control unit -J428-, the adaptive cruise control unit -J428- must be readjusted whenever the lock carrier has been removed, installed or renewed.
- General information and work instructions for the adaptive cruise control unit -J428- can be found in → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27
Specified torques
Lock carrier → Chapter „Assembly overview - lock carrier“
Questions & answers
Removing and installing lock carrier – petrol/diesel — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How is the Golf Mk7 lock carrier removed?
The procedure involves removing the front bumper, disconnecting all attached components (headlights, latch, hoses, wiring), unbolting the lock carrier and lifting it out. It requires special tools including guide pins -T10093-.
Is the Golf Mk7 lock carrier procedure different for petrol and diesel?
The basic steps are the same, but diesel models may have additional components (intercooler piping, DPF sensor wiring) routed through the lock carrier area.
Does removing the Golf Mk7 lock carrier require ACC recalibration?
Yes. If the vehicle has ACC, the radar sensor must be recalibrated after any lock carrier work — misalignment can cause incorrect braking or distance calculations.
