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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wind deflector

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 sunroof wind deflector: open the glass panel fully, press the deflector net down to release tension, then pull the welting out of the assembly frame.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Removing
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing and installing wind deflector

–  Open glass panel completely.
–  Press wind deflector net -2- downwards -arrows a- to remove tension from it and hold it down.
–  Pull welting -3- out of assembly frame -arrows b-.
–  Remove bolts -4- on left and right.
–  Pull wind deflector off assembly frame -arrow c-.

 
Installing
   

Removing and installing wind deflector

–  Push wind deflector into assembly frame.
–  Tighten bolts -4- on left and right.
–  Press wind deflector net -2- downwards -arrows a- to remove tension from it and hold it down.
–  Press welting -3- into assembly frame.
Specified torques
  Wind deflector → Chapter „Assembly overview - sliding sunroof“

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing wind deflector — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 sunroof wind deflector?
    Open the glass panel fully, press the deflector net downward to release tension, unhook the springs and unbolt the deflector frame.
    What is the Golf Mk7 sunroof wind deflector?
    A spring-loaded mesh that pops up when the glass panel opens, reducing wind buffeting and turbulence noise inside the cabin.
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