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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing towing bracket

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 towing bracket, noting minor version-dependent differences — for some versions the exhaust system may need detaching and the heat shield pushed aside for access.

Removing
  Note
  •   Minor differences will be encountered on removal and installation, depending on version.
  •   For some versions the exhaust system may have to be detached and the heat shield may have to be pushed aside.
   

Removing and installing towing bracket

–  Remove bumper cover → Chapter.
–  Pull off locking element -7- on release lever -6--arrow a-.
–  Pull release lever -6- off Bowden cable -2--arrow b-.
–  Pull Bowden cable -3- out of lock carrier trim.
–  Thread Bowden cable -2- out of guide -8--arrow c-.
–  Pull Bowden cable together with grommet -3- out of vehicle.
–  Remove bolts -5-.
–  Pull towing bracket -1- in a parallel movement out of longitudinal members.
 
Installing
   

Removing and installing towing bracket

–  Installation is carried out in reverse order.
  DANGER!
The bolts -4- function as plugs and seal the passenger compartment against exhaust fumes, and must without exception be installed.
Ensure that grommet -3- on Bowden cable is properly secured in cross panel.
–  Perform functional check after installation of towing bracket.

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing towing bracket — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 towing bracket?
    The exhaust system may need to be lowered for some versions. Unbolt the bracket from the rear body structure. Minor differences exist between versions.
    Assembly overview - Bowden cable
    1 -  Release lever In the interior 2 -  Frame In lock carrier trim   3 -  Grommet In cross pane ...

    Removing and installing Bowden cable
    Removing   WARNING It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than those specified. ...