WARNING
| It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than
those specified. |
| Also, it is not permissible to perform any repair
work other than described here. |
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Note
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The towing bracket is not to be removed completely. |
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Bolts -10- are specifically
designed to make removal difficult. |
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Loosen towing bracket
→ Chapter and pull it out slightly. |
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Use pliers to unscrew bolts -10-, and
remove cover -9-. |
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Turn rotating plate -8- a little, and
remove Bowden cable -7-. |
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Loosen bolt -5- and hexagon nut
-1-, and remove gearbox
-3- together with both Bowden cables
-2 and 7-. |
Note
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Always use new bolts -1, 5 and 8-
and new cover -9-. |
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The cap -6- must not be damaged
and must always be installed. |
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Before fitting cover, the area where the seal touches it
must be cleaned. |
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Water must be preventing from entering the swivelling
mechanism at all costs. |
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Perform a functional check before bolting on the towing
bracket. |
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Secure gearbox -3- with new bolt
-5-, washer -4-
and hexagon nut -1-. |
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Attach Bowden cable -7- to rotating
plate. |
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Secure new cover -9- using new bolts
-8-. |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing Bowden cable — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 towing bracket Bowden cable?
WARNING: only loosen the specified bolts. Do not perform any repair work other than described. Remove the release lever, detach the cable from mountings and withdraw.
Removing
Note
Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version.
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