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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear shelf support

Using removal lever -80-200-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear shelf support on the left side (right is similar) — starting with the wheel housing trim on 4-door models.

  Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Removal lever -80 - 200
Removal lever -80 - 200

Removing
4-door
–  Remove wheel housing trim → Chapter.
2-door
–  Remove side trim panel → Chapter.
Continued for all vehicles
–  Remove lock carrier trim → Chapter.

Removal lever -80 - 200

–  Remove bolts -3- and -5-
–  Remove clip -2-.
–  Release rear shelf support -1- in area of retaining clips from body mountings -arrows- using removal lever -80 - 200-.
–  If fitted, disconnect connectors and remove rear shelf support -1-.
 
Installing
  Note
  •   Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  •   Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in rear shelf support for installation.
  •   Following installation, ensure that the rear shelf support is positioned in rear lid seal beading.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - rear shelf support“

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing rear shelf support — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 rear shelf support?
    Left side described; right similar. Unclip and remove. Access to rear belt retractors and C-pillar components behind it.
    Removing and installing lock carrier trim
    Special tools and workshop equipment required         Removal lever -80 - 200 ...

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      Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate. ...