Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - impact bar
This assembly overview covers the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear impact bar, including R-Line and R variants — bolts torqued to 20 Nm plus an additional angle-tightening stage, with a cross-reference for towing-bracket-equipped vehicles.
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| 1 - | Impact bar |
- Different versions, allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
- Removing and installing → Chapter
- Vehicles with towing bracket → Chapter
| 2 - | Bolt |
- Qty. 4 on right
- Qty. 3 on left
- 20 Nm + 90°
| 3 - | Foam element |
- Is engaged in impact bar -1-
- Only installed in selected models available in selected markets
- Different versions, allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
| 4 - | Cap |
- Not with towing bracket
Questions & answers
Assembly overview - impact bar — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 rear impact bar assembly show?
The impact bar, crash absorbers, mounting bolts, and the towing bracket reinforcement (on towbar-equipped cars). R-Line/R variants may have a different bar.
Does the Golf Mk7 rear impact bar differ for towbar-equipped cars?
Yes. Vehicles with a factory towing bracket have a reinforced impact bar or additional mounting plates to handle the towing loads.
