Repair manuals and video tutorials on VW GOLF
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Step-by-step DIY VW GOLF repair and maintenance
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How to change a rear wheel bearing on VW GOLF 4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change Front stabilizer bushes on VW GOLF 4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change window regulator VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change a suspension strut repair kit on VW GOLF 4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change lambda sensor on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front ABS sensor on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]![How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mQUt93TYGyM/mqdefault.jpg)
How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change rear strut mount on VW GOLF 4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC![How to change rear ABS sensor on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TOeWU67N7Xw/mqdefault.jpg)
How to change rear ABS sensor on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]![How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MsaNrnTixW0/mqdefault.jpg)
How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
VW GOLF PDF service and repair manuals with illustrations
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Free download PDF2.11 MB- How to change air filter on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change track rod end on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change mass air flow sensor on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
- How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change tailgate struts on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change front door lock on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
- How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
- How to change rear coil springs on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change front ball joint on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
- How to change front windshield wipers on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change rear windshield wipers on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
- How to change front brake caliper on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change front brake hose on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
- How to change front brake pads on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change spark plugs on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change headlight bulb on VW Touran 1T3 – replacement guide
- How to change ignition coil on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change front brake discs on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Transporter T4 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change front brake caliper on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
- How to change rear brake pads on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change rear brake discs on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change front brake discs on VW Polo 5 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW T5 Transporter – replacement guide
- How to change front brake pads on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change front brake caliper on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
- How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Caddy 3 Kombi – replacement guide
- How to change rear strut mount on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – replacement guide
- How to change front brake pads on VW Polo 5 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Polo 6N1 – replacement guide
- How to change front brake caliper on VW Caddy 3 Kombi – replacement guide
- How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Sharan 1 – replacement guide
- How to change spark plugs on VW Caddy 3 Kombi – replacement guide
- How to change glow plugs on VW Caddy 3 van – replacement guide
- How to change front brake pads on VW Caddy 3 van – replacement guide
- How to change ignition coil on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Touran 1T1 1T2 – replacement guide
- How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Caddy 3 van – replacement guide
- How to change spark plugs on VW Lupo 6X1 – replacement guide
- How to change air filter on VW Caddy 3 Kombi – replacement guide
- How to change fuel filter on VW Transporter T4 – replacement guide
- How to change rear coil springs on VW Polo 5 – replacement guide
- How to change rear brake pads on VW Passat B5 Variant – replacement guide
- How to change pollen filter on VW Lupo 6X1 – replacement guide
- How to change pollen filter on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
- How to change serpentine belt on VW Sharan 1 – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Lupo 6X1 diesel – replacement guide
- How to change engine oil and filter on VW Passat B5 Variant diesel – replacement guide
- How to change ignition coil on VW Caddy 3 Kombi – replacement guide
- How to change front windshield wipers on VW Transporter T4 – replacement guide
- How to change front windshield wipers on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
- How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Touran 1T1 1T2 – replacement guide
- How to change pollen filter on VW Passat B5 Variant – replacement guide
- How to change air filter on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
- How to change rear windshield wipers on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
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Manuals for VW GOLF models
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/2012 - ...)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 86 - 360
- Power (KW): 63 - 265
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
- Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2003 - 02/2009)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 65 - 250
- Power (KW): 48 - 184
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2008 - 11/2013)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 80 - 270
- Power (KW): 59 - 199
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1997 - 06/2005)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 58 - 243
- Power (KW): 43 - 179
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (01/2005 - 12/2013)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 65 - 170
- Power (KW): 48 - 125
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (04/2013 - ...)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 86 - 360
- Power (KW): 63 - 265
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1983 - 12/1992)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 45 - 211
- Power (KW): 33 - 155
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1991 - 07/1998)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 27 - 190
- Power (KW): 20 - 140
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2009 - 07/2013)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 80 - 200
- Power (KW): 59 - 147
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2019 - ...)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 90 - 333
- Power (KW): 66 - 245
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
- Manuf. year (from - to): (05/1999 - 06/2006)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 68 - 204
- Power (KW): 50 - 150
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (06/2007 - 07/2009)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 80 - 200
- Power (KW): 59 - 147
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (04/1974 - 12/1985)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 50 - 112
- Power (KW): 37 - 82
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2011 - 05/2016)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 105 - 265
- Power (KW): 77 - 195
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (01/1979 - 08/1993)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 54 - 112
- Power (KW): 40 - 82
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (06/1998 - 06/2002)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 75 - 117
- Power (KW): 55 - 86
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (02/2014 - ...)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 86 - 150
- Power (KW): 63 - 110
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/2020 - ...)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 90 - 320
- Power (KW): 66 - 235
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1993 - 05/1998)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 75 - 115
- Power (KW): 55 - 85
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1993 - 04/1999)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 55 - 190
- Power (KW): 40 - 140
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (12/2014 - ...)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 110 - 184
- Power (KW): 81 - 135
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
DIY replacement of car parts on VW GOLF
DIY Volkswagen Golf repair and maintenance
Engine
- A throttle valve often gets dirty. This results in low or unstable idle speed. Although you can clean the unit at home, you will need special equipment to do the throttle body alignment after you have cleaned it. Watch our video tutorial for proper DIY VW Golf repair and maintenance.
- A timing belt wears out after 80,000 kilometres due to sharp acceleration. Careful driving style will help to extend the lifespan of the component to 90,000–110,000 kilometres on average. Ignoring the scheduled replacement times will lead to the belt break and engine valves deformation. A new component should be installed at a car repair shop. However, you can check it for scuffs and cracks yourself: all you need is to remove the timing belt cover. The component replacement requires new tensioner and guide pulleys, water pump and, in some cases, V-ribbed belt.
- Owners of 1J1 cars with petrol engines often experience an oil pump failure. If the oil pressure in the system decreases and the oil consumption increases, do not use the vehicle — contact a car service center. If the system works properly, you can change the oil yourself with the help of our step-by-step Volkswagen Golf repair and operation manual.
Body
- Paintwork on the front arches, sills and bonnet is apt to scuffing and peeling. To slow down these processes, apply a transparent protection film to the body.
- Even the slightest mechanical impact may result in scratches on the windscreen. To avoid this, use a soft cloth and special non-abrasive auto-chemical products for care and regularly replace the windscreen wiper blades. Download our free step-by-step video tutorial on Volkswagen Golf repair to install new components in just a few minutes.
Suspension
- The rear wheel hub bearings of 5K1 cars break down fast. The main symptom of their failure is the humming noise at driving. You can replace the parts yourself with the help of our tips.
- Stabilizer links of 5K1 cars wear out fast. This makes a body roll at maneuvering and rock at sharp braking. Before you install new stabilizer links, read the illustrated PDF manual on Volkswagen Golf repair.
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