VW Golf 7 Water Ingress Localisation Workshop Manual PDF (Edition 07.2017)

Manual Features:

• Diagnostic Procedures for pinpointing leak paths in door seals, sunroof drains, body seams, windscreen interfaces, and underbody plugs

• Specialist Tools & Methods including ultrasonic testers, UV dye kits, and pressure‐testing equipment

• Repair & Sealing Techniques with OEM sealant specifications, component removal/install instructions, and post‐repair leak verification

• Preventive Maintenance Tips to protect against corrosion, mould growth, and interior damage

Ideal for bodyshops and DIYers who demand factory-correct water‐tight integrity.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction

   

• General information
  • Causes of water ingress
  • Safety precautions
  • OEM sealant specifications

   

• Diagnostic equipment
  • Ultrasonic leak detector
  • UV dye inspection kit
  • Pressure-testing apparatus

   

• Leak-localisation procedures
  • Door and window seals
    • Inspecting door shut-line seals
    • Testing window-channel seals
  • Sunroof and roof-rail drains
    • Cleaning and testing drain hoses
    • Accessing drain outlets
  • Windscreen and rear-window seals
    • Preparing glazing flange
    • Pressure-testing bonded seals
  • Body-seam and panel-joint inspection
    • Access panels and grommets
    • Tracer-gas localization
  • Boot and fuel-flap areas
    • Checking boot-lid drains
    • Inspecting tank-filler flap seal

   

• Repair and sealing techniques
  • Surface preparation
    • Cleaning old sealant and corrosion inhibitors
    • Priming metal flanges
  • Sealant application
    • Bead-laying methods
    • Smooth-finishing procedures
  • Drain-hose routing and retention
    • Replacing damaged hoses
    • Securing clamps and retainers

   

• Post-repair verification
  • Re-pressure testing
  • UV-dye fluorescence check
  • Road-test leak assessment

   

• Preventive maintenance
  • Scheduled drain-hose cleaning
  • Seal-condition inspection intervals

   

• Appendices
  • Recommended materials and part numbers
  • Troubleshooting flowchart
  • Maintenance checklist