Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Look carrier
The complete lock carrier repair chapter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: assembly overviews for standard and NAR-market vehicles, removing and installing the carrier on petrol and diesel models, moving it to and from the service position, and repairing the left and right headlight mountings.
- Assembly overview - lock carrier
- Assembly overview - lock carrier, NAR
- Removing and installing lock carrier – petrol/diesel
- Moving to and back from service position
- Repairing lock carrier. Left headlight mounting
- Repairing lock carrier. Right headlight mounting
Questions & answers
Look carrier — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 lock carrier chapter include?
Assembly overviews (standard and NAR), removal and installation for petrol/diesel, moving to service position, and headlight mounting repair procedures for left and right sides.
What is the Golf Mk7 lock carrier service position?
The lock carrier is unbolted and slid forward on guide rails, giving access to components behind it (water pump, alternator, AC compressor) without full removal.
Does the Golf Mk7 lock carrier differ for cars with ACC?
Yes. Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control have the radar sensor mounted on the lock carrier. After any lock carrier work, the ACC system must be recalibrated.


