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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing insulation

This page gives the technique for removing Volkswagen Golf Mk7 bonnet insulation using removal lever -80-200- to free the retaining clips, then pulling the insulation out through its elongated holes — with the correct clip orientation (wide side outward) for reinstallation.

Removing
   

Removing and installing insulation

–  Lever retaining clips -2- out of bonnet -3- using removal lever -80-200-.
–  Pull insulation -1- out of elongated holes -arrows-.

 
Installing
   

Removing and installing insulation

When installing insulation -1-, ensure that retaining clips -2- are fitted with wide side outwards.
–  Slide insulation -1- with fitting lugs -arrows- in longitudinal holes.
–  Insert all retaining clips -2- into bonnet -3-.

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing insulation — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 bonnet insulation?
    Lever the retaining clips out with a removal tool, then pull the insulation out of the elongated holes in the bonnet.
    What is the Golf Mk7 bonnet insulation for?
    It reduces engine noise and provides thermal insulation to protect the bonnet paint from engine heat.
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