Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - deformable element
This assembly overview covers the front and rear deformable elements on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 wing — energy-absorbing components bolted at 6.0 Nm that crumple in a low-speed impact to protect the wing and underlying structure.
| 1 - | Front deformable element |
| 2 - | Bolt |
- 6.0 Nm
| 3 - | Rear deformable element |
| 4 - | Bolt |
- 6.0 Nm
Questions & answers
Assembly overview - deformable element — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What is the Golf Mk7 front deformable element?
A lightweight energy-absorbing part bolted between the wing and the body. It crushes in a low-speed frontal or side impact to minimise structural damage.
How is the Golf Mk7 deformable element attached?
With bolts at 6 Nm. Front and rear deformable elements are listed separately and must be replaced if deformed — they cannot be straightened.
