NHTSA ID Number: 10122270
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Golf-
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Golf, GTI, & Golf R Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Suspension, Wheels, Steering -Brake System -Body -Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -Electrical System
2014 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, & Golf R
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Distance/Length.....................................................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Nm-to-lb·ft (ft·lb)....................................................................2
Nm-to-lb·in (in·lb), kg·cm.......................................................3
N·cm-to-lb·in (in·lb), kg·cm....................................................3
kg·cm-to-lb·in (in·lb), N·cm....................................................4
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
WARNINGS...........................................................................4
CAUTIONS............................................................................7
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
VIN on Longitudinal Member Extension................................. 11
Vehicle Data Label..................................................................12
Sales Codes.................................................................. 13
Engine Codes.........................................................................13
Transmission Codes...............................................................13
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 14
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................14
Front.......................................................................................14
Rear........................................................................................15
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................... 16
Front Suspension................................................................16
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Control Arms Overview............16
Left Front Level Control System Sensor Assembly
Overview..........................................................................19
Wheel Bearing Assembly Overview.......................................20
Suspension Strut Assembly Overview....................................22
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Drive Axle Heat Shields
Front Wheel Drive (FWD).................................................23
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...........................................................23
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...........................................................24
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joint VL90
and VL100........................................................................26
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Bolted CV Joint
VL107...............................................................................28
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Mounted CV Joint
VL107...............................................................................30
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint
AAR3300i.........................................................................32
Rear Suspension.................................................................34
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)....................................................34
Subframe Transverse Link and Tie Rod Overview.................34
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- Overview.......36
Wheel Bearing Housing, Trailing Arm Overview.....................38
Shock Absorber, Coil Spring Overview...................................40
Stabilizer Bar Overview..........................................................41
All Wheel Drive (AWD)........................................................42
Subframe, Final Drive Overview.............................................42
Transverse Link, Tie Rod Overview........................................44
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- Overview.......46
Shock Absorber, Coil Spring...................................................47
Wheel Bearing Housing and Trailing Arm Assembly
Overview..........................................................................48
Stabilizer Bar AWD Overview.................................................50
Drive Axle Overview...............................................................52
Self-Leveling Suspension....................................................54
Left and Right Front Level Control System Sensor
Overview..........................................................................54
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor Overview, FWD.......55
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview,
AWD.................................................................................56
Suspension Strut Overview....................................................58
Shock Absorber Overview, FWD............................................60
Shock Absorber Overview, AWD............................................62
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment..........................................64
Tire Pressure Sensor Overview..............................................64
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................65
Wheel Alignment Data.........................................................65
Wheel Alignment Specified Values.........................................65
Steering...............................................................................69
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Steering Column Assembly Overview, Vehicles without
Knee Airbags....................................................................69
Steering Column Assembly Overview, Vehicles with Knee
Airbags.............................................................................70
Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview..........................72
Brake System................................................................ 74
General, Technical Data......................................................74
Vehicle Data Sticker PR Number Allocation...........................74
Front Brakes...........................................................................75
Rear Brakes............................................................................75
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster.............................75
FS III Front Brakes.................................................................76
FN 3 Front Brakes..................................................................77
FNR-G Front Brakes...............................................................79
C 38 Rear Brakes...................................................................80
CII 38 Rear Brakes.................................................................81
CII 41 (15”) Rear Brakes........................................................82
CII 41 (17”) Rear Brakes........................................................83
Bosch ZOH 38 (16”) Rear Brakes..........................................84
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............................................85
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Overview....................................85
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Overview.....................................86
Hydraulic Unit and Brake Booster/Master Cylinder
Overview, ABS Mark 70 (ABS/ASR)................................88
Hydraulic Unit and Brake Booster/Master Cylinder
Overview, ABS Mark 60 EC (ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP)..........90
Mechanical Components ....................................................92
Front Brakes Overview, FS III Overview................................92
Front Brakes Overview, FN 3.................................................94
Front Brakes Overview, FNR-G..............................................96
Tightening Specification for the Ribbed Bolts.........................97
Rear Brakes Overview, C 38..................................................98
Rear Brakes Overview, CII 41..............................................100
Rear Brakes Overview, Bosch..............................................102
Parking Brake Lever Overview.............................................104
Brake Pedal Overview..........................................................105
Hydraulic Components......................................................106
Front Brake Caliper Overview, FS III....................................106
Front Brake Caliper Overview, FN 3.....................................107
Front Brake Caliper Overview, FNR-G.................................108
Rear Brake Caliper Overview, C38.......................................109
Rear Brake Caliper, CII 41 Overview
15 inch Brake Caliper CII 41.......................................... 110
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Rear Brake Caliper, CII 41 Overview
17 inch Brake Caliper CII 41.......................................... 111
Rear Brake Caliper Overview, Bosch................................... 112
Brake Booster and Brake Master Cylinder Overview........... 114
Body..............................................................................116
Body Exterior.....................................................................116
Body, Front........................................................................... 116
Body, Center......................................................................... 117
Body, Rear............................................................................ 118
Body Front.........................................................................119
Bulkhead Overview............................................................... 119
Front Fender Overview.........................................................120
Lock Carrier Assembly Overview..........................................122
Noise Insulation Overview....................................................124
Plenum Chamber Bulkhead Overview..................................125
Tunnel Bridge Overview.......................................................126
Underbody Impact Guard.....................................................127
Underbody Trim Panel, Center Overview.............................128
Underbody Trim Panel, Rear Overview................................129
Hood, Lids.........................................................................130
Hood Overview.....................................................................130
Rear Lid Gas-Filled Strut Overview......................................131
Rear Lid Hinge Overview......................................................132
Fuel Filler Door Unit and Actuator Overview........................133
Front Doors, Central Locking System................................134
Door Handle and Door Lock Overview.................................134
Door Hinge Overview...........................................................136
Front Door Overview............................................................138
Rear Doors........................................................................140
Door Handle and Door Lock Overview.................................140
Door Hinge Overview...........................................................142
Rear Door Overview.............................................................144
Sunroof .............................................................................145
Installation Unit Overview ....................................................145
Sunroof with Glass Panel Overview.....................................146
Bumpers............................................................................148
Front Bumper Cover Overview.............................................148
Bumper Cover Overview, GTI...............................................149
Bumper Cover Overview, Golf R..........................................150
Front Bumper Carrier Overview............................................151
Side Guide Overview............................................................152
Rear Bumper Cover Overview..............................................153
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Rear Bumper Cover Overview, GTI......................................154
Rear Bumper Cover Attachments, GTI.................................155
Rear Bumper Cover Overview, Golf R..................................156
Rear Bumper Cover Substructure Overview........................157
Rear Bumper Carrier Overview............................................158
Trailer Hitch Overview..........................................................159
Glass, Window Regulators................................................160
Tightening Specification........................................................160
Exterior Equipment............................................................161
Anti-Rodent System Overview..............................................161
Exterior Mirror Overview.......................................................162
Front Wheel Housing Liner Overview...................................163
Rear Wheel Housing Liner Overview...................................164
Sill Panel Cover Overview....................................................165
Sill Panel Extension Overview, GTI......................................166
Sill Panel Extension Overview, Golf R..................................167
Wheel Cover Trim Overview.................................................168
Body Interior......................................................................169
Interior Equipment.............................................................169
Roof Grab Handles...............................................................169
Tightening Specifications......................................................169
Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts........................170
Front Seat Belts, 2-door, Assembly Overview......................170
Front Seat Belts, 4-door, Assembly Overview......................172
Rear Outer Seat Belts Assembly Overview..........................173
Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt Assembly Overview......174
Airbag Control Module J234.................................................175
Driver and Passenger Side Airbag.......................................176
Driver and Passenger Side Curtain Airbags.........................177
Driver and Front Passenger Side Curtain Airbag, 4-Door....178
Knee Airbag..........................................................................179
Passenger Airbag Unit..........................................................180
Rear Side Airbag, 4-Door.....................................................181
Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor G256...............182
Front Door Crash Sensors....................................................183
Front Passenger Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor
G257..............................................................................184
Interior Trim.......................................................................185
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications..................................185
Seat Frames......................................................................186
Tightening Specifications......................................................186
Seat Upholstery, Covers....................................................186
Instrument Panel Tightening Specifications..........................186
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning................... 187
General, Technical Data....................................................187
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................187
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................188
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning..........................190
Refrigerant Circuit System Overview....................................190
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................191
Electrical System........................................................ 192
Electrical Equipment..........................................................192
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control........................192
Battery Overview..................................................................192
Generator Overview.............................................................194
Starter Overview...................................................................196
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................197
Windshield Wiper/Washer System....................................198
Rear Window Wiper System Overview.................................198
Windshield Wiper System Overview.....................................199
Exterior Lights, Switches...................................................200
Fog Lamp, Golf Overview.....................................................200
Fog Lamp, GTI Overview.....................................................201
Halogen Headlamps Overview.............................................202
HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp Overview....................204
Rear Lid Tail Lamps Overview..............................................206
Steering Column Switch, Overview......................................207
Steering Column Switch, with KESSY, Overview.................208
Interior Lights, Switches ...................................................209
Fastener Tightening Specification........................................209
Wiring................................................................................210
Left E-box in Engine Compartment Fastener Tightening
Specifications.................................................................210
Fastener Tightening Specification........................................210
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General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
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0.00016
0.00024
0.00031
0.00039
0.00079
0.00118
0.00157
0.00197
0.00236
0.00276
0.00315
0.00354
0.00394
0.00787
0.01181
0.01575
0.01969
0.02362
0.02756
0.03150
0.03543
0.03937
0.07874
0.11811
0.15748
0.19685
0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
1.18110
1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
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0.0079
0.0118
0.0157
0.0197
0.0236
0.0276
0.0315
0.0354
0.0394
0.0787
0.1181
0.1575
0.1969
0.2362
0.2756
0.3150
0.3543
0.3937
0.7874
1.1811
1.5748
1.9685
2.3622
2.7559
3.1496
3.5433
3.9370
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0.039
0.079
0.118
0.157
0.197
0.236
0.276
0.315
0.354
0.394
0.787
1.181
1.575
1.969
2.362
2.756
3.150
3.543
3.937
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0.08
0.12
0.16
0.20
0.24
0.28
0.31
0.35
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