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Tighten release lever -1- and unlock
bonnet. |
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Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever
-1- and retaining clip
-2-. |
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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. |
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Lower A-pillar trim -3- is installed. |
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Push retaining clip -2- into release
lever -1-. |
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Press retaining lever -1- onto mounting
bracket -4-. |
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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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