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520 Self-Study Program

The Golf 2013

Body and occupant protection
Design and function
 When new development Golf, the main objective was to reduce vehicle weight while meeting increased demands on vehicle safety and
comfort.

Based on the modular platform for transverse engine (MQB) to build lightweight steel, the new Golf manages to achieve substantial weight gain of 23
kg in the body structure, but also reduce material costs and manufacturing time. Taking into account all organ groups Golf 2013, the weight gain of up
to 100 kg compared to the previous generation (depending on version).

This Self-Study Programme presents the new features of the Golf in 2013 for Body and occupant protection.

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This Self-Study Programme presents the design and For current instructions control, adjustment and repair, please
operation of recent technical innovations! Its content refer to the documentation of Customer Service.
Caution Note
is not updated.

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At a glance

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Body structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

body assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Occupant protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Check your knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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 Introduction

The modular platform MQB transverse engine

The body of the Golf 2013 has been completely designed from scratch. The floor is based on the new modular platform strategy to transverse engine.
The modular platform strategy for transverse engine was developed by the research department and development of Volkswagen in Wolfsburg. This
modular transverse engine platform is the basis for future vehicle design projects within the Volkswagen Group.

Sheet steel

High yield - <1000 MPa ultra-high tensile (hot formed)

> 1000 MPa
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Back rail tunnel

Bottom inside box

transom seat

Floor Traverse

Thanks to the significant strengthening of the quality of materials used, particularly in the use of components with ultra-high strength (hot formed), the
weight of the new vehicle has been reduced by 18 kg compared to the previous platform . The floor of the Golf 2013 is characterized by a framework
structure made up of components with ultra-high strength, formed by the tunnel, the top and bottom rails of the floor, the bottom of inner body and the
rear cross member.

The transom seat with high elastic limit is an additional lateral support. The modular transverse engine platform is perfectly prepared for future
alternative propulsion systems such as electric powered or rechargeable hybrid.

For more information on the modular transverse engine platform, see Self-Study Programme 513 "The Golf 2013".

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The modular platform is transverse engine crossover, which means that the differences wheelbase are provided by varying the length of the floor plate.
One tool performs five different lengths of floor panel (difference in length of 165 mm).

The differences in width are carried out only with the bottom of inner body and leg strength turrets in the wheel arches.

koda Superb

Passat, Touran, Tiguan

koda Octavia, Tiguan

Golf

Audi A3 2-door Seat Leon

(- 35 mm)

Bottom inside box

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Apron

The Golf 2013 has a closed deck. The latter has been optimized by the
geometry of the profiles and to the rib surface thereof. Ribbed patterns
thus possible to improve the acoustic properties and rigidity. It was
therefore possible to reduce the thickness of plates and dispense with a
heavy sound-absorbing carpet.

The rigidity of the strut links in the front part of the vehicle is ensured
by the optimum shape of the profiles in the region of the water box.

Profile form the plenum ribbed patterns

chamber

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 Introduction

rear cross

To meet all requirements of rigidity and collision, the cross under the rear floor between the wheel arches is also sheet ultra-high strength (hot
formed).
At the junction between the floor and the rear floor rear cross this ultra-high strength (hot formed) is responsible for distributing the load during a side
collision. The technique tailored blanks obtained by rolling enables a customized distribution of sheet thicknesses between 0.95 mm and 1.70 mm mini
maxi and an appropriate positioning of deformation zones, and leads to weight gain 2.0 kg for single component.

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Thickness of sheet metal

0.95 mm

1.15 mm

1.25 mm

1.50mm

1.70mm

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front spar

The front of the rails is designed as a C-section of 2.0 mm thick on the inner side with an outer closure member of the same quality, of 1.5 mm. The
junction zone of the side member with the underside of the front floor is also made in ultra-high tensile steel hot formed from 2.0 mm thick also. Under
the floor of the vehicle, from the junction zone to the rear cross member, the spar has two different thicknesses. This is a piece made of tailored blanks
obtained by rolling. The front portion has a thickness of 1.75 mm and the rear portion of 1.0 mm.

The forces applied to the beam in the joining area between the front of the vehicle and the passenger are distributed via the profiled floor cross upper
and lower in the middle of the vehicle by integrally tunnel also ultra-high tensile steel , and outwardly from the bottom of ultra-high tensile crate.

C-profile closure piece

junction area

1.75 mm

1.0 mm
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The implementation of the gearbox bearing in the spar has increased local rigidity while reducing weight. The height of the spar has been
increased by 25%.

Longeron U Golf Section AA

2009

+ 25%
AT

AT Golf Golf
2009 2013
C-spar of the MQB, Golf 2013

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shaped sectional view for comparing the front

side members
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 Body Structure

On the Golf 2013, ultra-high strength to components (hot formed) are also used for the superstructure of the bodywork to ensure maximum safety and
the highest level of comfort, even as the rigidity requirements and collision are even higher and that the dimensions of the vehicle are more important.
The novelty lies in the concept of continuous low crate with reported amount of reinforcement B and A reinforcement amount inside. These two
components being made of ultra-high tensile steel (hot formed), the upper part of the pillar, in the top box, is provided with anticollision folds. These
folds are excess material designed to absorb the energy released in a side impact against the post.

collision folds
A pillar with reinforcement

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Reinforcing amount B

Resistance of steel sheets

<160 MPa <220

MPa <420 MPa

<1000 MPa

Ultra-high strength (hot formed)> 1000 MPa

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 body assembly

Before body
front bumper with lock door

The lock holder is in polyamide reinforced glass fibers 40%.

It is available in two versions. It features screw holes in the area of the grille to enable the fixing of it for repairs. The support of the pedestrian
protection is riveted to the crossmember. The support of the ACC sensor (Adaptive Cruise Control - Cruise Control) is screwed onto the crossbar.

If necessary, the lock holder can be deposited dry.

Door-lock

Support lock door

guide piece

Traverse

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A molded foam radiator support

air guide part left

Grille Support for pedestrian protection

bumper front bumper

mechanical coding

radiator support Point of screwing

The components of the radiator are now snapped into the front using (mounting)

new media. A mechanical coding to exclude any incorrect assembly of

radiator supports.

The radiator bearings are fitted with grooves corresponding Breaking point
to the mechanical coding. (Dismantling)

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 body assembly

athermal windscreen

The Golf 2013 is available with an athermal windscreen optional. This

windshield is new in that it incorporates a thermal protection function
and defrost function, without any visible heating son. When the vehicle
is parked in the sun, the protective layer reflecting infrared allows a
reduction in temperature in the passenger up to 15 C compared to a
conventional windshield green glass, as 60% of solar heat does not
penetrate the passenger compartment. In cold weather, the extra
defrost function defog the passenger side windshield. The marking of
these windshields includes the additional indication IR-H
(InfrarotReflektierend-heizbar - reflecting infrared and icing).

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A layer for protection against infrared

The protective layer against infrared is a very thin silver layer applied on the outer face of the inner pane. The low penetration of heat inside the vehicle
reduces the load on the air conditioner and fuel consumption. In cooling mode, the air broadcast is less cold, increasing comfort.

A layer for protection against infrared

acoustic PVB sheet 0.10 mm

PVB sheet of 0.33 mm

1.60 mm smooth ice

2,10 mm smooth ice

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defrost function

When the silver layer is electrically activated, the thermal windshield

warms. In case of light frost and if the frost layer on the outside is not
too large, this heated windscreen visible without son can serve as an
aid to defrost.

In case of larger gel and / or the layer of frost or snow

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Design and function

The upper part of the windscreen contains surfaces without silver layer In addition, the lower part of the windshield has invisible copper son
and which are not de-iced. These surfaces are needed to run the rain outside, that allow to defrost locked wiper blades from freezing in the
sensor, the multi-function camera and electronic toll receiver. This area rest position.
must be defrosted manually if necessary.

ground strap from the body

Window for the multi camera upper contact bar of the protective layer against infrared
and the rain sensor

grounding cable
copper son

communication window communication window

to receiver for electronic toll receiver
ETC

A layer for protection against

infrared

ceramic
layer

ZDC fitting ZDC fitting

lower contact bar layer Copper son defrost wiper

protection against infrared

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 body assembly

Sliding roof / pan tilt

The sliding / tilt sunroof panoramic glued to the body is an external
guide to roof system.

This roof is an evolution of up roof, plus the sliding function over the
vehicle roof. The sliding / tilt sunroof pan has a manual sunblind.

It meets the legal requirements for safety pinch.

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Operation

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up roof function Sliding roof function

When opening, the roof pass through the first raised position. In the sliding roof function, the glass cover opens by sliding above the
pavilion.
The deflector, which reports if the sliding roof, diverts the wind created
by the movement of the vehicle above the opened glass cover.

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Thermal insulation

The cover glass is tinted and thus contributes to the thermal

insulation. Thermal insulation is achieved through the following
reflection rate:

Reflection 99% UV
Reflecting 92% of the thermal radiation
Reflecting 90% of the light radiation

Design

Glass cover

Deflector Roof mechanism sliding / tilting

Front cover (material

plastic)

sliding roof
frame (material
plastic) sliding roof / roller sunblind

Flexible water flow

before

Roller blind roof motor sliding engine cover

Frame slide guide

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 body assembly

Doors
Front door

On the Golf 2013, the doors consist of an outer panel and an inner
panel. There is more than pre-assembled support plate. All the
components located within the door are mounted through a large
opening provided for this purpose.

This opening is closed with a cover of plastic material through which

the inner opening control cable door.

The power window motor is bolted to the outside of the inner door
panel and thus forms a unit with the icing-up mounted in the door.

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During assembly, the ice gate is latched in the power window by pins.
For removal, push on the fixing lugs through the assembly opening.

inserted coins

Fixing the ice door

upper door hinge

Pin fixing

oblong hole

Guide rail

Limiter door opening

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Engine power window

Hidden bottom seal

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mount opening

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patches

The exterior mirror has a new fixation in door support. Under the cache,
it is attached with two screws. The plug contact is directly on the door
calculator mounted inside the door.

Hidden

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The ice-guide seals are inserted and blocked with a clip in the angle
formed by the roof frame and the amount of ice deflector A.
Mounting Clip

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The seal of the amount B is bonded to the B-pillar in the region of the
side window only to vehicles two doors.

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 body assembly

Limiter door opening

The comfort-optimized door opening limiter is an independent

component and is not integrated with the lower door hinge. To the first
stop, the door closes; beyond, the door can be opened continuously.
The stop limit switch is in the second notch.

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Side window

The rear quarter glass is mounted at the same time that the seal ice
guide and B. amount gasket clip

Its upper part is fixed in the door frame using two clips. The rail ice
guide is clipped at the top in the door frame and screwed to the inner
door panel by means of two screws.

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Ice deflector

The ice deflector is bonded with perfect adhesion to the amount A. It

does not form part of the front doors.

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handholds
holding the handles are snapped factory in the holding brackets
screwed and blocked with a clip.

The T10517 special tool is required to deposit the

handholds.

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hatch
The tailgate is fixed to the body by simple hinges. It can be set through the through holes of large screws. The tailgate coverings are mounted together.
To remove them, you must first remove the coatings located on the frame of ice, then coating the tailgate.

The VW logo, which serves as unlocking element can contain a rearview camera according to the vehicle trim level. A discharge hose evacuates
towards the bottom of the tailgate water entering the unlocking element.

The rear spoiler is integrated into the outer sheet of the tailgate.

rear spoiler

Coating

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 body assembly

Towbar
The 2013 Golf comes with a hitch ball with manual swivel. The device is
controlled by a trigger handle in the coating of the door-lock.
In addition to the release handle in the rear door-lock coating, the
device also comprises an LED. This indicator lights green when the
hitch ball is properly latched. When the ball is pivoted position or it is
not latched, the indicator flashes red.

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When the 2013 Golf is fitted with a coupling device, it features the large pack radiator for the engine from 1.6 liters of displacement.

fuel door module

The fuel door module comprises:
hatch
- the actuator
- The cuvette for the filler with the carrier plate of the tank flap
Support Plate tank

- The fuel filler flap

The tank flap is clipped on plaquesupport. To disassemble, simply slide

it forward.

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 inside equipment

edge and center console table

Depending on the vehicle trim level, decorative covers on the dashboard can be provided or not with chrome inserts.

The center console is available in two versions. The basic version has open storage.
The top version has a center armrest. Its compact design allows a wide adjustment range in length (100 mm) and height adjustment end, five
levels.

central computer with card readers

(optional)

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Diffusers

Glove compartment

control unit heating / air

system
conditioner

arm rest radio / navigation

central rear air diffuser

parking brake

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center console as standard

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 inside equipment

seating

ergoActive seat

The Golf 2013 is for the first time with a ergoActive seat with extended
adjustment possibilities for the driver. This seat has adjustment
functions in height and seat heating, allows manual adjustment of the
depth and inclination of the seat and has a lumbar support 4-way power
positions more massage function. These exceptional ergonomics
features have already earned this seat to get in Germany the official
sign of approval (Aktion Gesunder Rcken - Action for a healthy back).

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Setting options

Height of the headrest

Recline
Seat height
Length adjustment
Seat tilt
seat extension
Adjusting massage
lumbar support

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fold down

The rear seat has a 60/40 split folding backrest which, added to the folding front passenger seat, makes the boot very functional bags for transporting
bulky items. The forward tilt of the backrest folded was significantly increased compared to the headquarters of the previous generation. The
height-adjustable load floor now has an almost flat load surface. From the Comfortline finish, the record has a series of loading hatch.

Top tether

loading hatch

Isofix

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rear seats

The weight of the rear seats has been reduced significantly thanks to
lightweight construction measures. The folded armrest contains
cupholders. These can accommodate sizes of bottles, cans and most
diverse cups. This flexibility is made possible by two separators.

separators

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 Occupant protection

security systems
With the introduction of the modular transverse engine platform, numerous innovative safety features are emerging. The net
systems with passive safety systems creates new preventive protection functions.

The numerous innovative safety equipment of the new Golf offer optimal protection for all occupants. Standard equipment in
and front passenger, head airbags for both rows of seats and side airbags for the front seats, and an inflatable driver knee

Side airbags are optionally available for the rear seats in combination with belt tensioners. All seats are equipped with thre
series of belt tensioners for the front seats and belt force limiters for all seats ensure effective protection. The seatbelt rem
and front passenger. A loopback indicator belts for the rear seats is optional.

Airbag system: System of belts:

driver's airbag, at a level Seat belts three-point retractor front

Airbag front passenger, at one level, be deactivated
Seat belts three-point rear
side airbags at the front reversible belt tensioners at the front of the vehicle with pro
side airbags in the rear, optional protection system for occupants, optional
Airbags head
inflatable driver knee bag Belt force limiters at the front
Top tether

crash sensor for airbag P r e s s u r e s e n so r ,

front passenger door
before A c c e l e r a t i o n s e ns o r ,
C right amount

pressure sensor, driver's

door

Ca l c u l a t o r a i r b a g
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Acceleration sensor,
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sensor concept for collision detection

When a severe frontal impact occurs, the crash sensor system must
react within milliseconds to the air bag computer can initiate without
delay the triggering of restraint systems.
The concept of optimized crash sensors measure vehicle deceleration
and determines from this data if it is necessary to trigger the airbags or
belt tensioners.
Operating phases
Analysis of low frequency deceleration signals
"perceptible"
Measures midrange "audible" in less than or equal to 20 kHz range
(frequencies generated in the form of structure-borne noise during
the rapid deformation of the carriers of the front of the vehicle)
Smart Linking the two signals in an algorithm to identify the nature
of the collision

For more information on the concept of optimized sensors, see Self-Study Programme
492 "The 2011 Jetta EU".

reversible belt tensioners

reversible belt tensioners consist of a pyrotechnic retractor and an

electric retractor and a calculator. The computers are integrated into
the CAN bus system.

When information indicating a collision is transmitted on the data bus

reversible electric belt tensioners are activated. Pyrotechnic
pretensioners are triggered by the airbag ECU.

The system has two different power levels:

1. Average strength = partial retraction in case of transverse and

longitudinal dynamic critical behavior
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2. Important Force = complete retraction in case of very critical

transverse and longitudinal dynamic behavior

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 Occupant protection

Proactive protection system for occupants

The distinguishing feature of this optional system of protection proactive occupant lies in the connection of active and passive safety elements. It
relies on the use of sensor dynamics control systems such as ABS, ESP and the Front Assist system. They can detect critical situations for the
vehicle stability and with increased risk of accident.

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The proactive protection system for occupants can take the

following steps:
Retraction of seat belts by an electric motor in order to immobilize
the driver and front passenger in their seats

roof closing sliding / tilting pan and side window until they are no
longer qu'entrebilles in case of understeer or oversteer
pronounced
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For more information on the proactive protection system of the occupants,

see Self-Study Programme 449 "The Touareg 2011".

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multiple collision avoidance braking
In almost a quarter of accidents, the first collision is followed by other
collisions. This is due to the fact that many drivers lose control of their
vehicles during the reaction time. An automatically triggered braking
can effectively prevent any subsequent accidents.

When a first collision was detected, the multiple collision avoidance

braking device triggers an automatic braking so as subjecting the
vehicle to a controlled deceleration. The driver can intervene at any
time and interrupt the multiple collision avoidance braking accelerating
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or braking more heavily.

For more information about the multiple collision avoidance braking, see Self-Study Programme 516 "The Golf 2013 -
Support Systems line."

Safety clip
The safety clip is a special fixing member which holds the door skin on
the door inner panel in a collision, and thus allowing the side air bag to
deploy freely. The safety clip is mounted on vehicles four doors. The
clip has a retention force of more than 1000 N.

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The clip is not required on the vehicle two doors, because on the latter,
the amount B maintains the liner in place by mechanical connection
form.

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 Check your knowledge

What are the correct answers?

Among answers indicated, there may be one or more correct answers.

1. Which statement about the weight saving is accurate?

a) The weight of the crude bodywork of the Golf 2013 is less than 23 kg to that of the body shell of
the 2009 Golf.

b) The weight of the modular platform in transverse engine is lower than 23 kg to that of the body
the 2009 Golf.

c) The weight gain of the body shell can reach 100 kg compared to that of the 2009 Golf.

2. Which statement regarding the variation in width of the modular transverse engine platform
is accurate?

a) The change in width is achieved only with the outer rocker and turrets
strenght leg.

b) The change in width is effected only with the bottom of inner body and turrets
Strut in the wheel arches.

c) The change in width is effected only using an individualized superstructure.

3. How is the vehicle before the basic rigidity ensured?

a) Using a closed deck

b) Using a separate strut bar

c) Using a torsion ring closed on itself

d) Using a selection of high tensile materials Hot formed in the front of the
vehicle

4. How is called the shape of the front spar of the modular transverse engine platform?

a) Beam C

b) Spar U

c) Beam B

d) spar O

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5. How is the ice gate before the Golf 2013 fixed?

a) The ice front door is screwed into the power window during assembly. For removal,
These screws must be removed through the assembly opening.

b) The ice front door is riveted on the power window during assembly. For removal,
these rivets have to be removed through the mounting opening.

c) The ice front door is snapped into the window regulator by pins during assembly.
For removal, push on the fixing lugs through the assembly opening.

6. What is the peculiarity of the front doors of the Golf 2013 four-door version?

a) A support plate is mounted in the front doors.

b) The front doors have a safety clip which can absorb 1000 N.

c) An airbag is first mounted in the door skin.

7. How many retractions reversible belt retractor of the Golf in 2013 he carried out?

a) It performs three retractions: no belt, partial retraction and full retraction.

b) It performs a partial retraction and a full retraction.

c) It performs only pyrotechnic retractions.

1 . at); 2 . b ); 3 . at), c ); 4 . at); 5 . c ); 6 . b ); 7 . b )

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