Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 224 shows the jacking points and Fig. 225 shows the jack positioned at the rear left of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7. The manual is explicit: the jack may only be applied at the marked jacking points, always using the one closest to the wheel you're changing.
Fig. 224 Jacking points
Fig. 225 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on .
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Questions & answers
Lifting the vehicle with the jack — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Where are the Golf Mk7 jack points?
Marked by notches in the body sill: one behind each front wheel arch and one in front of each rear wheel arch. Place the jack head exactly in the notch.
Can I use the Golf Mk7 jack on any surface?
Only on firm, level ground. On soft ground the jack can sink or tilt. Place a large, flat board under the jack base if the ground is not hard enough.
How high should I jack the Golf Mk7?
Just enough for the wheel to clear the ground — approximately 2–3 cm. Jacking higher than necessary increases the risk of the car falling off the jack.
Can I go under the Golf Mk7 while on the jack?
Never. The vehicle jack is for wheel changes only. To work underneath, use axle stands placed at approved support points.
