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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing cap on ignition key

This page covers replacing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 ignition key housing cap: lift off the battery compartment lid, remove the retaining bolt, and push the cap out laterally — noting that a new cap needs the screw to cut its own thread on first installation.

Removing and installing cap on ignition key

Removing
–  Lift off lid for battery compartment → Chapter.
–  Remove bolt -1-.
–  Push cap -2- out from the ignition key laterally -arrow-.
Installing
  Note
Use the screw -1- to cut the thread in on a new cap.
–  Push cap -2- latterly onto the ignition key.
–  Screw in screw -1-.
–  Press lid onto battery compartment

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing cap on ignition key — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 key housing cap?
    Lift off the battery compartment lid, remove the bolt, and push the cap out sideways from the key body.
    Why would I remove the Golf Mk7 key cap?
    To replace a cracked or worn key housing, or to access internal components during key refurbishment.
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