Exterior elements of car body Volkswagen Golf 4 1997-2004

General information about body repair
The gaps between the parts of the front part of the body D - 2 mm; F - 3 mm; G - 3.5 mm; H - 4 mm; K - 5 mm; L - 5.5 mm The gaps between the parts of the rear of the body D - 2...

Body Care
Checking the condition of the body should be done regularly. Otherwise, corrosion of individual sections of the body can lead to severe damage and further costly repairs. It is...

Repair of minor body damage
Body scratch treatment 1. If the scratch is superficial and does not reach the metal, wipe the area around the scratch with paint refresher or fine grit abrasive paste. 2. Rinse...

Repair of severe damage to the body
In case of significant damage to the body and the need to replace a significant part of the parts, work must be done at the MOT station. If the bodywork is damaged as a result of...

Front body panel
Elements of fastening of the forward panel of a body 1 - front cross member with structural details; 2 - bolts 2 pcs., 8 Nm; 3 - cable for opening the hood lock; 4 - channel in...

Removal and installation of a forward bumper
Front bumper 1 - front bumper; 2 - bolt 4 pcs., 20 Nm; 3 - bumper beam; 4 - nuts 6 pcs.; 5 - bolt 6 pcs., 2 Nm; 6 - guide; 7 - bolt 6 pcs.; 8 - bolt 8 pcs.; 9 - bracket with nut 8...

Removal and installation of a back bumper
Rear bumper 1 - bumper; 2 - bolt 4 pcs., 20 Nm; 3 - buffer beam; 4 - screws 6 pcs., 1.2 Nm; 5 - mounting plate; 6 - screws 8 pcs., 1.2 Nm; 7 - guide; 8 - nuts 12 pcs.; 9 - bracket...

Removal and installation of a forward wing
Fastening elements of the front wing 1 - front wing; 2 - bolts 9 pcs.; 3 - spring nut holder; 4 - seal; 5 - bracket The distance between the upper parts of the front wings and the...

Removal and installation of facing of a niche of a forward wing
Front fender trim details 1 - lining of the niche of the front wing; 2 - nut; 3 - screw; 4 - bracket with nut Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. 2....

Removal and installation of facing of a niche of a back wing
Arrangement of elements of fastening of facing of a niche of a back wing 1 - lining of the niche of the rear wing; 2 - bracket with nut; 3 - screw; 4 - nut Removing 1. Raise the...

Removal and installation of a cowl
Bonnet fasteners 1 - hood; 2 - buffer; 3 - rack; 4 - insert; 5 - buffer; 6 - rubber shock absorber; 7 - guide element; 8 - seal; 9 - spring clip; 10 - hose for windshield washer;...

Hood adjustment
1. unscrew the bolts (indicated by arrows), fixing the lock (1) hood. 2. Close the hood and check its position relative to adjacent surfaces. 3. Adjust the position of the hood so...

Removal and installation of the lock of a cowl
Elements of fastening of a cable of the lock of a cowl 1 - cable for opening the hood lock; 2 - sealing sleeve; 3 - nut; 4 - lever for opening the hood lock; 5 - self-tapping...

Removal and installation of the handle of opening of the lock of a cowl
Removing 1. Pull the hood release handle about 2 cm (A - hood opening handle, B - spring clip, C - lining). 2. Insert the blade of a thin screwdriver into the gap between the hood...

Removal and installation of a radiator grille
Grille Details 1 - radiator grille; 2 - fixing clip; 3 - cruciform spike; 4 - fixing ledges; 5 - ear; 6 - brand name Removing 1. Remove the hood release lever. 2. Using a...

Removal and installation of a lateral lining of a body
Body side trim 1 - front door trim; 2 - trunnion; 3 - centering ledge; 4 - centering ledge; 5 - trunnion; 6 - lining of the rear door; 7 - protective film Removing 1. Gradually...

Gutter cleaning
Front gutter sunroof 1 - front gutter; 2 - hose nozzle Rear roof gutter 1 - rear gutter; 2 - hose nozzle Vehicles with a sunroof have a gutter that drains water away from the...

Removal and installation of an external rear-view mirror/glass of a mirror
Outside rear view mirror 1 - mirror body; 2 - bolt, 10 Nm; 3 - an internal decorative overlay of an external mirror; 4 - screw; 5 - spring clip; 6 - electrical connector; 7 -...

Removing the exterior mirror housing
Removing the outside rear-view mirror 1 - mirror body; 2 - mirror glass; 3 - bracket; 4 - clamp; 5 - screwdriver Order of execution 1. By moving the screwdriver handle towards the...

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