Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 324

– Unclip the expanding rivet -2- and remove the center under‐

body panels.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

5.3.2

Center Underbody Trim Panels, Remov‐

ing and Installing, Short Trim Panels

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm - VAG1783-

Note

Depending on the engine version, slight deviations must be considered when removing and installing.

Removing
– Remove the bolts -3-.
– Unclip the expanding rivet -2- and remove the center under‐

body panels.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Component

Tightening Specification

Center underbody trim panels

to the body

2 Nm

5.4

Rear Underbody Panel, Removing and

Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm - VAG1783-

Note

Depending on the engine version, slight deviations must be considered when removing and installing.

Removing

– Loosen the lock washer -3-.
– Unclip the expanding rivet -2- and remove the bolt -4-.
– Remove the rear underbody panel -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications

5.5

Front Tunnel Brace, Removing and In‐

stalling

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
Removing

– If equipped, remove the center underbody trim panels. Refer

to

⇒ “5.3 Center Underbody Panels, Removing and Installing”,

page 427

 .

– Remove the bolts -2-.
– Remove the front tunnel brace -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications

5.6

Rear Tunnel Brace, Removing and In‐

stalling

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
Removing