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Volkswagen Golf Years 2008-2012 (Golf6, MK 6, Golfvi, 5K1)

Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to remove the rear panel of a Volkswagen Golf VI 3-door

In this video, we see how to remove the rear panel of the door of a three-door Volkswagen Golf MK6. First, we lower the rear seat and then remove the plastic …read all…
Posted on 1 June 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to replace the serpentine belt on the Volkswagen Golf 6 1.6 tdi

To replace the serpentine belt of the Volkswagen Golf 6 1.6 tdi, we start by lifting the car and removing the front right wheel, disconnecting the battery, …read all…
Posted on 27 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
Location of the fuse box of the Volkswagen Golf 6

The electrical system of the Volkswagen Golf includes a series of fuses to protect the components of the system itself: if voltage spikes occur, these fuses …read all…
Posted on 26 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How do you remove the front headlight of the Volkswagen Golf 6?

The procedure for removing the front headlight of the Volkswagen Golf 6 is done by opening the hood, so that it is possible to access the screws that secure …read all…
Posted on 23 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to disassemble the front bumper on a Volkswagen Golf?

In this tutorial, we can see how to remove the front bumper on the Volkswagen Golf, a very simple and fast operation. First of all, let's go in front of the …read all…
Posted on 19 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to remove the front and rear bumpers of the Volkswagen Golf VI.

In this video we can see how to dismantle the bumpers of the Volkswagen Golf VI: as for the front one, we turn the tires to the side, remove the side fender …read all…
Posted on 18 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to remove the front bumper of the Volkswagen Golf

Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the front bumper of the Volkswagen Golf, in simple steps. First, we open the …read all…
Posted on 17 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to change the bulb in the glove box of the Volkswagen Golf

Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the bulb in the passenger side glove box of the Volkswagen Golf. First, we get …read all…
Posted on 15 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How do you adjust the handbrake of the Volkswagen Golf?

In order to adjust the handbrake of the Volkswagen Golf, you need to turn on the instrument panel by turning the key in the ignition switch: once the panel is …read all…
Posted on 14 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How do you replace the rear hatch lock of the Volkswagen Golf?

The operation of replacing the rear hatch lock on the Volkswagen Golf is carried out by opening the hatch, so that the screws securing the inner plastic lining …read all…
Posted on 13 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
Resetting the tire pressure warning light on the Volkswagen Golf 6

If the inflation pressure of one or more tires of the Volkswagen Golf drops below the correct value, an orange warning light in the shape of a tire section …read all…
Posted on 10 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How do you update the radio of the Volkswagen Golf?

In order to update the radio of the Volkswagen Golf and add new stations to the list of those already present, you will first need to turn on the instrument …read all…
Posted on 8 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to replace the battery on a Volkswagen Golf

Open the engine hood. Remove the battery cover to access the battery itself. Loosen the screws of the terminals for both the positive and negative poles. …read all…
Posted on 3 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
Installation of the rear camera on the Volkswagen Golf

Today we will see the main instructions useful for installing the rear camera of the Volkswagen Golf. First, we open the rear hatch of the trunk and start …read all…
Posted on 30 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to disassemble the car radio of a Volkswagen Golf?

To disassemble the radio of a Volkswagen Golf, start by removing the frame surrounding the radio. Use appropriate tools to lift it gently. Once the frame is …read all…
Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
Replacement of the timing chain of the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI

Today's guide will show us the main steps on how to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI. First, we open the hood and …read all…
Posted on 27 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
Replacement of the Volkswagen Golf remote control battery

With use and the passage of time, the battery that powers the remote control that opens and closes the doors of the Volkswagen Golf runs out and we need to …read all…
Posted on 27 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to reset the tire pressure sensor of the Volkswagen Golf 6

In the following guide, we will discover together the steps that you need to follow in order to successfully complete the manual reset of the tire pressure …read all…
Posted on 26 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
How to deactivate the daytime running lights of the Volkswagen Golf 6?

Disabling the daytime running lights of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf 6 is a very simple operation, achievable in a few steps and in a few minutes. To disable the …read all…
Posted on 23 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golfvi, Golf6, MK 6, 5K1)
Diagram and positioning of fuses for the Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSI

Knowing the positioning and layout of all the fuses is of fundamental importance for any electrical malfunction problems; let's see how to find the diagram on …read all…
Posted on 22 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the oil service in the Fiat Toro?

In this tutorial we can see how to reset the oil service in the Fiat Toro. Before carrying out this simple and quick operation, make sure that you have completed any required maintenance work. We start by inserting the key but leaving it in the initial position, after which we keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed and at the same time turn on the instrument panel. At this point, always keeping the accelerator pressed, press the brake pedal 5 consecutive times and, with the pedals in position, turn off the ignition. We check that the procedure has been successful by starting the vehicle.

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