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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing underbody heat shield

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 underbody heat shield, noting the procedure may vary slightly by engine — starting with the centre underbody panel and both tunnel cross-pieces.

  Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted.

Removing and installing underbody heat shield

Removing
–  Removing centre underbody panel → Chapter.
–  Removing front tunnel cross-piece -3- → Chapter.
–  Removing rear tunnel cross-piece -2- → Chapter.
–  Removing rear exhaust system → Rep. gr.26.
–  Detach lock washers -4- (qty. 6) and remove tunnel heat shield -1- to the back.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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    Removing and installing underbody heat shield — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 underbody heat shield?
    Remove the centre underbody panel, unbolt the heat shield retainers and lower the shield. The procedure may vary slightly depending on the engine fitted.
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