Fig. 105 Vehicles without roof railing: Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.
Fig. 106 Vehicles with roof railing: Attachment points for the base carrier and roof rack.
The base carrier is the basis of a complete roof carrier system. For safety reasons, additional mounts are necessary for transporting luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and small boats. Suitable accessories can be purchased from your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Vehicles without roof railing: Mounting the base carrier and roof rack
Always attach the base carrier and roof rack correctly.
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the base carrier or roof rack manufacturer.
The mounting holes are on the underside of the roof frame and are only visible when the door is open ⇒ Fig. 105 .
Only mount the roof rack base carrier at the holes shown in the illustration.
Vehicles with roof railing: Mounting the roof rack
Typical roof racks cannot be attached to the roof railing. Only roof racks which have been approved by Volkswagen may be used.
Always carefully follow the installation instructions from the roof rack manufacturer.
The attachment holes are on the inside of the roof railing ⇒ Fig. 106 (magnified view).
Only mount the roof rack base carrier at the holes shown in the illustration.
Warning
Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof rack system. Always carry them in the vehicle.
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Automatic Transmission, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Locating Pins -T10096-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Removing
Turn the steering wheel in the straight position and remove the ignition
key so that the steering wheel lock engages.
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