Removing the bonnet

[alexperkins]

I'll check the workshop manual for you

[dantheram]

thanks mate, workshop manual? could do with one of those!!

[dantheram]

im going to take a sodding hacksaw to it i reckon, any reason why VW like to make simple tasks impossible?!

[alexperkins]

Top or bottom bolt thats the problem

[dantheram]

i'll have to saw off the bottom captive nut and stick another one on after.

[alexperkins]

Hold off till ive checked mate - i know its easy enough to remove. Ill let you know early tomorrow morning!

[dantheram]

ok mate

[alexperkins]

Right its dead easy - I just had a look.

The strut is removable - you basically get a flat head screwdriver, lever it under the clip on the back of the gas strut (there is one at each end). If you lever the clip, it will move back then you can pop the strut off the ball joint.

You dont need to remove the nut, or saw anything off!

[dantheram]

Thanks mate, was literally just going to saw the captive nut off!

Off topic one for you - toe settings, what is best to run on the front to preserve tyres? Any ideas?

[alexperkins]

lol no probs

to be fair, its not a department i generally delve into. Just get it set properly by someone with laser equipment and all should be all good.

[dantheram]

Alex, how did you get a workshop manual? are these available somewhere?

Dan

[alexperkins]

Used to work for VW mate Plus im a mechanic!

[dantheram]

right, i've finally sourced a bonnet and have it ready to go on but how do i remove the washer jet cable?

[alexperkins]

You have to remove the washers, disconnect the hoses from them and then pull it through. Its fiddly!

[dantheram]

You have to remove the washers, disconnect the hoses from them and then pull it through. Its fiddly!

Done everything and was just putting down the bonnet waiting for that satifying 'click' and no nothing! Damn thing wont shut properly. i've tried it in some many slightly different locations on the brackets that i've lost count. The metal bar on the bonnet itself satis right in the jaw of the locking mech but it just wont click shut