Using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A-, scraping blade -V.A.G 1561/20- and cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-, this page covers installing roof reinforcement on a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 estate without a sliding sunroof — the moulded headliner must be removed first.
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Electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A |
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Scraping blade -V.A.G 1561/20 |
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Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628 |
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Release lever -T10039 |
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Use hand-cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- to apply
single-component assembly adhesive (
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue) to roof reinforcements.
Observe the following dimensions while doing so. |
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Measure roof reinforcements -1-
and -2- to width and mark centre of
both sides. |
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Guide roof reinforcement -1-
into vehicle. |
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Position roof reinforcement -1-
according to -dimension a-
centrally on roof and press it on across entire surface. |
| Dimension -a- for saloon =
50.5 ± 3 mm from front sheet-metal edge. |
| Dimension -a- for estate
without sliding sunroof = 25 ± 1 mm from front sheet-metal edge. |
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Guide roof reinforcement -2-
into vehicle. |
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Position roof reinforcement -2-
according to -dimension b-
centrally on roof and press it on across entire surface. |
| Dimension -b- for saloon =
61 ± 3 mm from rear sheet-metal edge. |
| Dimension -b- for estate
without sliding sunroof = 25 ± 1 mm from rear sheet-metal edge. |
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Questions & answers
Installing roof reinforcement to body, estate without sliding sunroof — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I install the Golf Mk7 estate roof reinforcement (no sunroof)?
Use electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and scraping blade to prepare the bonding surfaces. Apply adhesive with cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- and position the reinforcement.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal lever -80 - 200
&nbs ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A
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