General body repairs, exterior

Kapitelübersicht

• Body - front
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• 1 Lock carrier
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• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Assembly overview - lock carrier > 03.05
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• 1.3 Lock carrier - service position > 03.05
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• 1.4 Removal and installation of lock carrier > 03.05
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• 1.5 Assembly overview - lock carrier 04.05 >
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• 1.6 Lock carrier - service position 04.05 >
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• 1.7 Removal and installation of lock carrier 04.05 >
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• 2 Wing
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• 2.1 Assembly overview - front wing
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• 2.2 Removal and installation of wing
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• 2.3 Removal and installation of closing piece
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• 2.4 Wing dimensions - Vehicles > 02.05
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• 2.5 Wing dimensions - Vehicles 03.05 >
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• 3 Noise insulation
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• 3.1 Assembly overview - noise insulation (petrol engine)
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• 3.2 Assembly overview - noise insulation (diesel engine)
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• 4 Cross panel
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• 4.1 Tools
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• 4.2 Materials
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• 4.3 Assembly overview - cross panel
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• Bonnet, rear lid
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• 1 Bonnet
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• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Assembly overview - bonnet
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• 1.3 Removal and installation of bonnet
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• 1.4 Adjusting bonnet
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• 1.5 Removing gas-filled strut
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• 1.6 Removal and installation of Bowden cable
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• 1.7 Removal and installation of release lever
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• 1.8 Assembly overview - bonnet lock
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• 1.9 Removal and installation of lid lock
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• 2 Rear lid
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• 2.1 Tools
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• 2.2 Assembly overview
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• 2.3 Removing gas-filled strut
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• 2.4 Releasing gas from gas-filled strut
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• 2.5 Adjusting rear lid
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• 2.6 Removal and installation of lid lock
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• 3 Tank flap unit
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• 3.1 Removal and installation of tank flap unit
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• Front doors, door components, central locking
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• 1 Front door
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• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Assembly overview
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• 1.3 Removal and installation of door
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• 1.4 Adjusting door
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• 1.5 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock
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• 1.6 Removal and installation of lock cylinder housing
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• 1.7 Removal and installation of door handle
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• 1.8 Removal and installation of door lock
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• 1.9 Removal and installation of locking knob for locking rod
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• 1.10 Door seals
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• 2 Central locking
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• 2.1 Location overview - central locking components
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• 2.2 Removal of control unit for convenience system
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• 2.3 Adapting keys with remote control
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• 2.4 Removal and installation of battery for folding key with remote control
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• Rear doors, door components
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• 1 Rear door
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• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Assembly overview
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• 1.3 Removal and installation of door
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• 1.4 Adjusting door
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• 1.5 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock
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• 1.6 Removal and installation of door handle
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• 1.7 Removal and installation of door lock
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• 1.8 Door seals
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• Sunroof
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• 1 Sliding/tilting sunroof
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• 1.1 Function
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• 1.2 Assembly overview - sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel
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• 1.3 Removal of sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel
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• 1.4 Installation of glass panel for sliding/tilting sunroof
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• 1.5 Adjusting sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel (height adjustment)
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• 1.6 Adjusting panel seal
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• 1.7 Renewing panel seal
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• 1.8 Removing wind deflector
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• 1.9 Removal and installation of sun blind
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• 1.10 Removing pre-selector switch for sliding/tilting sunroof (E 139)
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• 1.11 Removal of drive for sliding/tilting sunroof
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• 1.12 Adjusting drive for sliding/tilting sunroof (zero position)
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• 1.13 Checking parallel running
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• 1.14 Adjusting parallel running
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• 1.15 Removing guide plate
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• 1.16 Removal and installation of assembly unit
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• 1.17 Removal of guide with cable
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• 1.18 Cleaning water drain hoses
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• Bumpers
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• 1 Front bumper
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• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Repairing front bumper cover
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• 2 Front bumper > 03.05
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• 2.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover > 03.05
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• 2.2 Removal and installation of bumper cover > 03.05
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• 2.3 Assembly overview - bumper carrier > 03.05
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• 3 Front bumper 04.05 >
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• 3.1 Assembly overview - front bumper 04.05 >
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• 3.2 Removal and installation of front bumper cover 04.05 >
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• 3.3 Front bumper attachments 04.05 >
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• 3.4 Front bumper attachments - Blue Motion and GT Rocket
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• 3.5 Assembly overview - front bumper carrier 04.05 >
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• 4 Front bumper, Polo Fun
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• 4.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover, Polo Fun
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• 4.2 Removal and installation of front bumper cover, Polo Fun
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• 4.3 Assembly overview - bumper carrier, Polo Fun
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• 5 Front bumper, Cross Polo
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• 5.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover, Cross Polo
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• 5.2 Removal and installation of bumper cover, Cross Polo
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• 5.3 Assembly overview - bumper carrier, Cross Polo
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• 6 Front bumper, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 6.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 6.2 Removing and installing bumper cover, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 6.3 Bumper cover attachments, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 6.4 Assembly overview - bumper carrier, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 6.5 Assembly overview - dimensions for number plate attachment
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• 7 Rear bumper
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• 7.1 Tools
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• 7.2 Repairing rear bumper cover
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• 8 Rear bumper
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• 8.1 Assembly overview - rear bumper cover
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• 8.2 Assembly overview - rear bumper cover, Blue Motion and GT Rocket
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• 8.3 Removal and installation of rear bumper cover
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• 8.4 Assembly overview - bumper carrier
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• 9 Rear bumper, Polo Fun
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• 9.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover, Polo Fun
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• 9.2 Removal and installation of bumper cover, Polo Fun
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• 9.3 Assembly overview - bumper carrier, Polo Fun
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• 10 Rear bumper, Cross Polo
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• 10.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover, Cross Polo
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• 10.2 Removal and installation of bumper cover, Cross Polo
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• 10.3 Assembly overview - bumper carrier, Cross Polo
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• 10.4 Adapting bumper to wheel housing liner
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• 11 Rear bumper, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 11.1 Assembly overview - rear bumper cover, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 11.2 Removing and installing rear bumper cover, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 11.3 Rear bumper cover attachments, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 11.4 Assembly overview - bumper carrier, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 12 Towing bracket
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• 12.1 Assembly overview - towing bracket
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• Glazing
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• 1 Flush bonded windows
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• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Materials
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• 1.3 Repairing windscreen
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• 1.4 Assembly overview - windscreen
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• 1.5 Removal and installation of plenum chamber cover
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• 1.6 Removing windscreen
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• 1.7 Installing windscreen
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• 1.9 Assembly overview - side window (2-door)
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• 1.10 Removal of undamaged side window (2-door)
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• 1.11 Removal of damaged side window (2-door)
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• 1.12 Installation of side window (2-door)
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• 1.13 Assembly overview - side window (4-door)
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• 1.14 Removal of undamaged side window (4-door)
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• 1.15 Removal of damaged side window (4-door)
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• 1.16 Installation of side window (4-door)
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• 1.17 Assembly overview - rear window
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• 1.18 Removal of undamaged rear window
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• 1.19 Removal of broken rear window
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• 1.20 Installation of rear window
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• 1.21 Preparing old undamaged window for glazing
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• 1.22 Preparing new window with precoating for glazing
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• 1.23 Preparing new window without precoating for glazing
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• 1.24 Preparing body flange for glazing
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• 1.25 Installation instructions
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• 1.26 Minimum curing period
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• 1.27 Touching up paint damage
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• 1.28 Cleaning off excess adhesive sealing material
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• 2 Screw-fastened windows
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• 2.1 Removal and installation of vent wing
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• 2.2 Window seal
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• 2.3 Adjusting vent wing
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• 3 Door windows
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• 3.1 Tools
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• 3.2 Assembly overview - front door window
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• 3.3 Removing front door window
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• 3.4 Adjusting front door window
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• 3.5 Removal and installation of front and rear assembly carriers
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• 3.6 Assembly overview - rear door window
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• 3.7 Removing rear door window
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• 3.8 Fitting rear door window to window lifter
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• 3.9 Removal and installation of assembly carrier
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• 3.11 Overcoming resistance with excess force limitation
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• 3.12 Removal and installation of window lifter motor in assembly carrier
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• Exterior equipment
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• 1 Removal and installation of wheel housing liner
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• 1.1 Front wheel housing liner
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• 1.2 Rear wheel housing liner
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• 2 Exterior mirror
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• 2.1 Tools
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• 2.2 Assembly overview - exterior mirror (with electric actuation) > 02.05
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• 2.3 Assembly overview - exterior mirror (with manual actuation) > 02.05
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• 2.4 Removing mirror housing > 02.05
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• 2.5 Assembly overview - exterior mirror 03.05 >
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• 2.6 Removal and installation of mirror glass 03.05 >
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• 2.7 Removal and installation of mirror housing 03.05 >
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• 2.8 Removal and installation of cover with side turn signal repeaters 03.05 >
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• 2.9 Removal and installation of exterior mirror 03.05 >
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• 3 Radiator grille
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• 3.1 Tools
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• 3.2 Assembly overview - radiator grille > 03.50
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• 3.3 Removal and installation of radiator grille > 03.05
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• 3.4 Assembly overview - radiator grille 04.05 >
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• 3.5 Removal and installation of radiator grille 04.05 >
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• 3.6 Radiator grille, Polo Blue Motion
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• 4 Mouldings and trims
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• 4.1 Tools
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• 4.2 Renewing side protective strips
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• 4.3 Assembly overview - side member extension, Polo GTI
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• 4.4 Removing and installing side member extension, Polo GTI
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• 4.5 Removing and installing retaining strip for side member extension
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• 4.6 Assembly overview - wheel arch trims, Polo GTI Cup Edition and GT Rocket
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• 5 Roof edge spoiler
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• 5.1 Tools
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• 5.2 Materials
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• 5.3 Roof spoiler, Polo GTI and GT Rocket
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• 5.4 Assembly overview - roof spoiler, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 5.5 Roof spoiler, Polo Blue Motion
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• 5.6 Preparing body kit component for bonding
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• 5.7 Installation instructions
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• 5.8 Minimum curing period
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• 5.9 Touching up paint damage
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• 5.10 Cleaning off excess adhesive sealing material
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• 6 Special attachments
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• 6.1 Safety requirements
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• 6.2 Tools
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• 6.3 Materials
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• 6.4 Special attachments, Polo Fun
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• 6.5 Special attachments, Cross Polo
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• 6.6 Special attachments, Polo GTI Cup Edition
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• 6.7 Special attachments, Polo Blue Motion
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• 6.8 Special attachments Polo GT Rocket
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• 6.9 Side member extension, Polo Blue Motion, GTI Cup Edition and GT Rocket
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• 6.10 Preparing body kit component for bonding
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• 6.11 Preparing body kit component for bonding
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• 6.12 Installation instructions
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• 6.13 Minimum curing period
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• 6.14 Touching up paint damage
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• 6.15 Cleaning off excess adhesive sealing material
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• 7 Roof rail
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• 7.1 Roof rail, Polo Fun
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• 7.2 Roof rail, Cross Polo
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• 8 Lettering
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• 8.1 Tools
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• 8.2 Attachment notes for lettering
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• 8.3 Rear lettering dimensions
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• 8.4 Side lettering
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