Using cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-, removal wedge -3409- and hot air blower -V.A.G 1416- with 1K window adhesive -DH 009 100 A2-, this page covers renewing bonded Volkswagen Golf Mk7 wheel trim elements.
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| Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- |
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| Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416- |
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-DH 009 100 A2- |
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-LSE 020 100 A3- |
Note
| The trim element cannot be removed without causing damage to the
element. |
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Remove clamping washers -2- on inner
side of alloy wheel. |
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Heat outer side of trim element -1-
with hot air blower -V.A.G 1416-. |
 Caution
| Use only low heat on tyres and alloy wheels (do not
overheat). |
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Release trim element -1- on inner side
of alloy wheel using wedge -3409-. |
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Grasp under a corner on the outside and pull trim element
-1- forcefully off alloy wheel. |
Note
| Cut back adhesive PUR beads on alloy wheel. |
| Residual material is used as a bonding base for the new trim
element. |
| The new trim element can be installed immediately. |
| These alloy wheels are fitted with exchangeable trim elements.
Follow these instructions during installation. |
| Ensure bonding surfaces in alloy wheel and trim element are free of
dust and grease. |
| Clean bonding surfaces with silicone remover -LSE 020 100 A3-. |
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Apply 1K window adhesive -DH 009 100 A2- to bonding surfaces
-arrows- using cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-. |
| Adhesive bead: length = approx. 25 mm and diameter = approx. 10 mm. |
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Push trim element -2- forcefully into
alloy wheel -1-. |
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Secure trim element -2- on inner side
of alloy wheel -3- with clamping washers. |
| Minimum curing period: 3 hours at a minimum room temperature of
15°C. |
 WARNING
| Alloy wheel must be rebalanced
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Questions & answers
Renewing trim elements, bonded trim elements — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I renew Golf Mk7 bonded wheel trim elements?
Heat the adhesive with a hot-air blower, peel off the old trim, clean the surface and apply the new trim with fresh adhesive.
These wheels are fitted with exchangeable trim elements.
Follow these instructions during installation.
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