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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing bonnet release lever

This page gives the exact technique for removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 bonnet release lever: tighten the lever and unlock the bonnet first, then insert a small screwdriver between the lever and its retaining clip to lever the clip free without damaging either part.

Removing
   

Removing and installing bonnet release lever

–  Tighten release lever -1- and unlock bonnet.
–  Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever -1- and retaining clip -2-.
–  Lever retaining clip -2- out of release lever -1--arrow b- and pull release lever off mounting bracket -3--arrow a-.
For further work on mounting bracket -3-, A-pillar lower trim -4- must be removed → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
Installing
   

Removing and installing bonnet release lever

Lower A-pillar trim -3- is installed.
–  Push retaining clip -2- into release lever -1-.
–  Press retaining lever -1- onto mounting bracket -4-.
–  Before closing bonnet, check function of release lever and cable.

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing bonnet release lever — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 bonnet release lever?
    Tighten the lever to unlock the bonnet, insert a small screwdriver between the lever and retaining clip, lever the clip out, then pull the release lever off its pivot.
    Is a special tool needed for the Golf Mk7 release lever?
    Only a small flat-blade screwdriver to release the retaining clip. No VW-specific tools are required.
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