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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Lower moulded headliner in area of hinge mounting
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Moulded headliner can now be lowered sufficiently to allow hexagon
nut -4- to be unscrewed without damage
occurring to moulded headliner. |
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Loosen hexagon nut -4- and bolts
-2-. Do not unscrew completely. |
Note
- Mask off the edge of the roof and the upper edge of the rear lid to
prevent the paintwork from being damaged
- For the following procedure a 2nd mechanic is required to support the
rear lid in the area indicated by the -arrow-.
- The gas struts remain installed
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Unscrew hexagon nut -4- and bolts
-2-. |
| Hinge -1- installation is carried out
in reverse order of removal. |
Note
- Make sure that washer -3- is correctly
seated.
- Recreate all seals which have been broken.
- Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release components
- Hexagon nut and bolts
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - rear lid“
Questions & answers
Removing and installing hinges — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 rear lid hinges?
Lower the moulded headliner in the hinge area, disconnect any wiring routed through the hinge, mark positions, unbolt from body and from rear lid, and remove.
Are the Golf Mk7 tailgate hinges adjustable?
Yes. The hinge mounting holes are elongated, allowing fore/aft and side-to-side adjustment to achieve even panel gaps.
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Removing
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Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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