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Golf, GTI

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NOTE: The following list refers to Fig 1.
  1. - Radiator grill - Golf 
    • Material: ASA

    Removing:

    • Remove screws -A-.
    • Unlock lower catches at each end with screwdriver.
    • Unlock remaining lower catches.
    • Using both hands, pull radiator grill upward off lock carrier.
    • Insert small tool (e.g. ice pick) into holes at -A- and press on catches (top of grill) and remove, then remove radiator grill.

    Installing:

    • Align radiator grill with center positioner (arrow).
    • Fasten lower catches (end catches last).
    • Fasten top catches.
    • Install and tighten screws -A-.
  2. - Radiator grill - GTI 
    • Material: ASA

    Removing:

    • Remove screws -A-.
    • Unlock lower catches at each end with screwdriver.
    • Unlock remaining lower catches.
    • Using both hands, pull radiator grill upward off lock carrier.
    • Insert small tool (e.g. ice pick) into holes at -A- and press on catches (top of grill) and remove, then remove radiator grill.

    Installing:

    • Align radiator grill with center positioner (arrow).
    • Fasten lower catches (end catches last).
    • Fasten top catches.
    • Install and tighten screws -A-.
  3. - Radiator grill fins-GTI 
    • Material: ABS (acrylic-nitrile butadiene-styrene copolymeride)
    • Clipped in radiator grill -2-
    • Painted in body color
  4. - Panel 
    • Removing: Remove radiator grill and unclip panel from radiator grill.
    • Painted in body color
  5. - VW emblem 
    • Clipped in radiator grill
      CAUTION: Remove and install the VW emblem -5- very carefully to avoid damaging the paint finish.
  6. Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Grill Components (Golf & GTI)
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