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
alphabetic beginning with 2010 MY. ROW
model characters, where different, are listed in
parenthesis (), for reference only.
1 Country of origin
**** Jetta and Jetta SportWagen models are
identified by WMI code of 3VW. GtI and Golf
models are identified by WMI code of WVW.
Calculate per
NHTSA Code
5 Engine
4 Series
3 Vehicle type
2 manufacturer
12
6 restraint system
1 Country of origin
Sequential
production number
(position 12 - 17)
october 30, 2013 (rev 4)
All = Active-Dr/Pass - Front Air Bag - Dr/Pass
3 (tiguan) = Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Air Bags - Front
+ Side Curtain Air Bags + 4 Star Crash Rated
5 (Jetta only) or 7 (Jetta SportWagen/CC/passat) = Advanced Front Air
Bags
+ Side Impact Air Bags - Fr. + Side Curtain Air Bags
7 = (Beetle/Beetle Conv.) Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Air Bags Front + 3 Star Crash Rated
8 (Eos only) = Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Aig Bags - Front
+ Knee Air Bags - Front + Side Curtain Air Bags
9 (touareg) = Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Air Bags - Front
+ Side Curtain Air Bags
Trans, Jetta GLI w/6 Spd
Trans and 4Motion, GTI
Manual
4dr w/Man Trans, Jetta
6= Beetle Conv. TDI w/6Spd
SEL w/5 Spd Man Trans
Man Trans, Jetta Hybrid
H= Beetle 1.8T w/5 Spd Man
w/Auto Trans
Trans, CC V6 Exec
w/Auto Trans, Beetle 2.5L 7= Beetle Conv. R-Line w/6
Spd Auto Trans
w/5 Spd Manual, GTI 4dr
8= Beetle Conv. R-Line w/6
w/Auto Trans
Spd Man Trans
J= Beetle 1.8T w/6 Spd Auto
Trans, Beetle 2.5L TDI
w/6 Spd Auto Trans
2014 Volkswagen VIN Decoder (except Routan)
2014 restraint System:
2014 Volkswagen VIN Decoder (except Routan)
All = Active-Dr/Pass - Front Air Bag - Dr/Pass
3 (tiguan) = Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Air Bags - Front
+ Side Curtain Air Bags + 4 Star Crash Rated
5 (Jetta only) or 7 (Jetta SportWagen/CC/passat) = Advanced Front Air
Bags
+ Side Impact Air Bags - Fr. + Side Curtain Air Bags
7 = (Beetle/Beetle Conv.) Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Air Bags Front + 3 Star Crash Rated
8 (Eos only) = Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Aig Bags - Front
+ Knee Air Bags - Front + Side Curtain Air Bags
9 (touareg) = Advanced Front Air Bags + Side Impact Air Bags - Front
+ Side Curtain Air Bags
october 30, 2013 (rev 4)
10
Sequential
production number
(position 12 - 17)
A= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBTA-M) Golf
B= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBUA-M-PZEV*) Golf
D= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CBFA-PZEV*) GTI
f= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CGRA) Touareg
G= 6 cyl 3.0L 333hp + 34 Kw (CGFA)
Touareg Hybrid
H= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBTA-M) Passat
K= 4 cyl 2.0L 115hp (CBPA) Jetta
L= 4 cyl 2.0L TDI 140hp (CJAA) Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen
m= 4 cyl 2.0L TDI 140hp (CJAA) Golf
m= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CDVB) Passat
n= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CCTA) CC
n= 4 cyl 2.0L TDI 140hp (CKRA) Passat
p= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CBFA-PZEV*) CC
p= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBUA-M-PZEV*)
Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Jetta, Jetta
SportWagen, Passat
p= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CNRB) Touareg
S= 4 cyl 1.8L 170hp (CPKA) Passat
S= 4 cyl 2.0L 210hp (CPLA) Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, Jetta GLI
t= 4 cyl 1.8L 170hp (CPRA-PZEV*) Passat
t= 4 cyl 2.0L 210hp (CPPA-PZEV*) Beetle,
Beetle Convertible, Jetta GLI
U= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CNNA) CC
V= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CCTA) Tiguan
W= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CBFA-SULEV II**) Eos
X= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBTA-M) Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen
0= 4 cyl 1.8L 170hp (CPKA) Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, Jetta
1= 4 cyl 1.8L 170hp (CPRA-PZEV*) Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, Jetta
3= 4 cyl 1.4L 150hp + 28 Kw (CNLA-PZEV*)
Jetta Hybrid
Calculate per
nHtSA Code
A3***
= Passat
AH (1f)
= Eos
AJ (16/1K)**** = Golf,
GTI, Jetta,
Jetta
SportWagen
An (3C)
= CC
At
= Beetle, Beetle
Conv.
AX (5n)
= Tiguan
Bp (7p)
= Touareg
* pZEV = Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
E = 2014
Check digit
manufacturer
K= Jetta SportWagen w/5
Spd Man Trans
L= Jetta SEL/TDI w/Auto
Trans
m= Jetta SportWagen w/6
Spd Manual
n= Golf 4dr w/6 Spd Manual
p= Jetta SportWagen w/6
Spd Auto Trans
r= Beetle TDI w/6 Spd Man,
CC Exec w/Auto Trans
V= Beetle R-Line w/6 Spd
Auto Trans
1= Jetta / S w/5 Spd Manual
2= Jetta / S w/Auto Trans
3= Jetta TDI w/6 Spd Man
4= Beetle R-Line w/6 Spd
Manual, Jetta GLI
w/Auto Trans
5= Beetle Conv. 1.8T w/6 Spd
Auto Trans, Beetle Conv.
2.5L TDI w/6 Spd. Auto
Trans, Jetta GLI w/6 Spd
Manual
6= Beetle Conv. TDI w/6Spd
Man Trans, Jetta Hybrid
w/Auto Trans
7= Beetle Conv. R-Line w/6
Spd Auto Trans
8= Beetle Conv. R-Line w/6
Spd Man Trans
Country of origin
A= CC Sport w/Man Trans,
Passat S, Tiguan w/Auto
Trans
B= CC Sport/Sport+ w/Auto
Trans, Eos Komfort/Sport
w/Auto Trans, Jetta SE
w/5 Spd Man, Passat SE,
Tiguan w/Auto Trans and
4-Motion
C= Golf 4dr w/5 Spd Manual,
Passat SEL, Tiguan
w/Man Trans
D= Golf 4dr w/Auto Trans,
Jetta SE w/Auto Trans,
Touareg V6 FSI/TDI
R-Line
E= Touareg V6 FSI/TDI
/Hybrid
f= Beetle w/6 Spd Auto
Trans, Eos Lux/Exec w/
Auto Trans
G= CC V6 Exec w/Auto
Trans and 4Motion, GTI
4dr w/Man Trans, Jetta
SEL w/5 Spd Man Trans
H= Beetle 1.8T w/5 Spd Man
Trans, CC V6 Exec
w/Auto Trans, Beetle 2.5L
w/5 Spd Manual, GTI 4dr
w/Auto Trans
J= Beetle 1.8T w/6 Spd Auto
Trans, Beetle 2.5L TDI
w/6 Spd Auto Trans
model (7&8)
2014 Volkswagen VIN Decoder (except Routan)
Series:
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Vehicle
Identification
VIN on Longitudinal Member Extension
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the longitudinal member extension (Æ).
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Vehicle Data Label
The vehicle data label (Æ) is located on the left side of the spare
wheel well. The vehicle data label is also in the customer’s
Maintenance booklet.
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Sales Codes
Engine Codes
CJAA
CBFA/CCTA
CZRA
CBTA/CBUA
2.0L TDI 4-cylinder 4V turbo diesel
2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder 4V
2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder 4V
2.5L 5-cylinder 4V
Transmission Codes
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)
6-speed automatic
Sales
Codes
0A4
02Q
02E
09G
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Vehicle Lifting
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points
Front
Position the support plate in the side member
vertical reinforcement area (Æ).
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Rear
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Vehicle
Lifting
Position the support plate in the side member
vertical reinforcement area (Æ).
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Suspension, Wheels,
Steering
Front Suspension
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Control Arms Overview
1 - Nut
65 Nm
Always replace if removed
2 - Coupling Rod
3 - Bracket
4 - Mounting Bracket
5 - Bolt
50 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
6 - Bolt
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7 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5 x 90
Allways replace if removed
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
70 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5 x 90
Allways replace if removed
8 - Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G789 - Bolt
9 Nm
10 - Control Arm
11 - Control Arm
12 - Nut
60 Nm
M12 x 1.5
Always replace if removed
13 - Ball Joint
14 - Nut
Cast steel control arm: 60 Nm
Steel and aluminum control arms: 100 Nm
Always replace if removed
15 - Nut
9 Nm
Always replace if removed
16 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5 x 100
Always replace if removed
17 - Bolt
20 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
18 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5 x 75
Always replace if removed
19 - Bolt
100 Nm + 90° turn
M14 x 1.5 x 70
Always replace if removed
20 - Underbody Protection Bracket
21 - Bolt
50 Nm + 90° turn
M10 x 75
Always replace if removed
22 - Bolt
50 Nm + 90° turn
M10 x 35
Always replace if removed
23 - Bracket on Pendulum Support
17
24 - Pendulum Support
25 - Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
26 - Shield
For FWD vehicles only.
27 - Bolt
6 Nm
28 - Subframe
Various versions
29 - Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
30 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5 x 110
Always replace if removed
31 - Nut
65 Nm
Always replace if removed
32 - Stabilizer Bar
Various versions.
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Left Front Level Control System
Sensor Assembly Overview
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1 - Subframe
2 - Bolt
9 Nm
M6 x 16
3 - Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- and Right Front
Level Control System Sensor -G289-4 - Control Arm
5 - Nut
9 Nm
Always replace if removed
19
Wheel Bearing Assembly Overview
1 - Wheel Bearing Housing (3-Point Mount) - FS III Brake
2 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing (3-Point Mount) - FS III Brake
3 - Suspension Strut
4 - Bolt
5 - Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-/Right Front ABS Wheel
Speed Sensor -G456 - Bolt
8 Nm
7 - Tie Rod End
8 - Cover Plate
9 - Bolt
10 Nm
10 - Nut
20 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
11 - Wheel Bearing Housing (4-Point Mount) - FS III Brake
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12 - Internally Vented Brake Disc
13 - Bolt
Various versions
Always replace if removed
14 - Bolt
Tightening specification, refer to Brake System; Mechanical
Components
15 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing (4-Point Mount)
16 - Wheel Bearing Housing (4-Point Mount) - FN3 Brake
17 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
18 - Drive Axle
19 - Nut
70 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
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Suspension Strut Assembly Overview
1 - Shock Absorber
2 - Buffer Stop
3 - Protective Sleeve
4 - Coil Spring
5 - Axial Groove Ball Bearing
6 - Suspension Strut Bearing
7 - Nut
60 Nm
M14 x 1.5
Always replace if removed
8 - Suspension Strut Dome
9 - Bolt
15 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
10 - Protective Cap
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Drive Axle Heat Shields
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Component
Bolts -1-
Nm
25 Nm
Component
Nuts -1-
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Nm
20 Nm Pre-tighten all nuts to 10 Nm.
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All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Component
Nuts -1-
24
Nm
20 Nm Pre-tighten all nuts to 10 Nm.
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
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Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with
CV Joint VL90 and VL100
1 - Outer CV Joint
2 - Bolt
Various versions
Twelve-point bolt with ribs is 70 Nm + 90°
Twelve-point bolt without ribs is 200 Nm + 180°
Always replace if removed
3 - Right Drive Axle
4 - Clamp
5 - Protective Boot
6 - Clamp
Always replace if removed
7 - Dished Washer
8 - Thrust Washer
9 - Securing Ring
10 - CV Boot
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11 - Clamp
Always replace if removed
12 - Left Drive Axle
13 - Backing Plate
14 - Bolt
First tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to
tightening specification in a diagonal sequence.
40 Nm
M8 x 48
Always replace bolts after disassembly.
15 - Securing Ring
16 - Gasket
17 - Inner CV Joint
18 - Dished Washer
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Drive Axle Assembly Overview,
with Bolted CV Joint VL107
1 - Outer CV Joint
2 - Bolt
Various versions
Twelve-point bolt with ribs is 70 Nm + 90°
Twelve-point bolt without ribs is 200 Nm + 180°
Always replace if removed
3 - Securing Ring
Always replace if removed
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