Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Rear lid
The complete rear lid (tailgate) repair chapter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: assembly overview, removal, adjustment, the lock, hinges, striker pin, seal, and gas strut — everything needed for a full tailgate service.
- Assembly overview - rear lid
- Removing and installing rear lid
- Adjusting rear lid
- Removing and installing bonnet lock
- Removing and installing hinges
- Removing and installing striker pin
- Removing and installing rear lid seal
- Removing and installing gas strut
- Releasing gas from gas strut
Questions & answers
Rear lid — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 rear lid service chapter cover?
Assembly overview, removal and installation, adjustment, lock mechanism, hinges, striker pin, seal and gas strut — everything needed to service or replace the tailgate.
Is the Golf Mk7 rear lid the same as the tailgate?
Yes. The manual uses 'rear lid' for the top-hinged tailgate on the hatchback Golf Mk7.
