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11.10 Bodywork and fittings
bolts and withdraw the boot lid. Recover the
spacer where fitted.
3 The boot lock and striker are each secured
by two cross-head screws, but when
removing the lock it will be necessary to
unhook the connecting rod.
Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but make
sure that the boot lid is central within the
aperture and adjust its position on the hinge
bolts. If necessary, adjust the bootlid rubber
buffers by screwing them in or out. To adjust
the boot lock striker, loosen the mounting
screws then tighten them just sufficiently to
hold the striker in position. Close and re-open
the boot lid and fully tighten the screws.
Adjust the stop rubbers if necessary.
Removal
Boot lid lock
1 Open up the boot, then undo the lock
retaining screws. Remove the lock, and
detach it from the link rod as it is withdrawn.
Recover the plastic cap.
Boot lid lock cylinder
2 Where necessary remove the trim/cover
from the inside of the boot for access to the
rear of the lock.
3 Unclip the link rod from the lock cylinder.
4 Undo the two retaining screws and remove
the lock cylinder assembly from the boot lid.
Recover the lock cylinder sealing ring.
5 It is not possible to separate the cylinder
from the assembly.’
6 Inspect the sealing ring for signs of wear or
damage and renew if necessary.
Refitting
Boot lid lock
7 Attach the link rod, then seat the lock and
plastic cap in the boot lid and securely tighten
its retaining bolts.
Boot lid lock cylinder
8 Fit the sealing ring to the lock cylinder
assembly. Insert the assembly into the boot
lid and refit the retaining screws tightening
them securely.
9 Clip the link rod on the lock cylinder and
where necessary refit the trim/cover.
20.6 Exterior mirror control locknut and
control knob on the inside of the door
Removal
Non-remote control type
1 Prise the plastic cover from inside the door.
2 Unscrew the cross-head screws and
remove the clips.
3 Withdraw the outer cover and mirror.
Remote control type
4 Pull off the adjusting knob and bellows from
the inside door pull.
5 Remove the door trim panel (Section 13).
6 Unscrew the locknut and remove the
adjusting knob from the bracket (see
illustration). If necessary also remove the
screws and withdraw the bracket from the
door.
7 Prise off the triangular plastic cover then
unscrew the cross-head screws and remove
the clips (see illustration).
8 Withdraw the mirror together with the
adjusting knob and gasket.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but fit a
new gasket if necessary.
Removal and refitting of the windscreen
and fixed glass windows is best left to a VW
garage or windscreen specialist who will have
the necessary equipment and expertise to
complete the work properly.
1 The sunroof can be taken out completely as
follows. Turn the rotary knob anti-clockwise
half a turn to release the tension.
2 Press the two release buttons on the knob
20.7 Removing the triangular plastic cover
to reveal the mirror mounting screws
housing, then lift the rear of the sunroof and
move it rearwards from the front hinges. Stow
the sunroof safely in the luggage compartment.
3 Due to the complexity of the sunroof
mechanism, considerable expertise is needed
to repair, replace or adjust the sunroof
components successfully. Removal of the roof
first requires the headlining to be removed,
which is a complex and tedious operation,
and is not a task to be undertaken lightly.
Therefore, any problems with the sunroof
should be referred to a VW dealer.
Removal
Wheel arch liners
and body under-panels
1 The various plastic covers fitted to the
underside of the vehicle are secured in
position by screws, nuts or retaining clips and
removal will be fairly obvious on inspection,
Work methodically around the panel removing
its retaining screws and releasing its retaining
clips until the panel is free and can be
removed from the underside of the vehicle.
Most clips used on the vehicle, except for the
fasteners which are used to secure the
wheelarch liners in position, are simply prised
out of position. The wheelarch liner clips are
released by pressing out their centre pins and
then removing the outer section of the clip;
new clips will be required on refitting if the
centre pins are not recovered.
Body trim strips and badges
2 The various body trim strips and badges
are held in position with special adhesive tape
or pop rivets. Removal of trim attached with
tape requires the trim/badge to be heated, to
soften the adhesive, and then cut away from
the surface. Due to the high risk of damage to
the vehicle’s paintwork during this operation,
it is recommended that this task should be
entrusted to a VW dealer. Removal of trim
secured with pop rivets requires the heads of
the rivets to be removed using a drill of
suitable diameter.