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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 39 - Views: 39930
How to front and rear brake pads removal 5Door
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How to front and rear brake pads removal.


Just thought I'd put this up as we don't have one yet.

Jack up and remove wheel from the car to gain access to brake.

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Next take out the guide bolt from the bottom 10mm

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you may need to
Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 9 - Views: 20063
How to remove the head unit from the car includes Screen removal
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How to remove the head unit from the car.
Includes Screen removal.


Tools needed
* Cross head screw driver
* 7mm socket
*Small slot head screw driver or paper scraper.


Here's how it look to start.

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1. Remove the non-slip mat.

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 5 - Views: 5177
Steering wheel airbag removal
Has anyone removed the the airbag / horn from the steering wheel?

Had a look on the workshop manual and it says to make a tool to unhook it form the back.

I know to disconnect the battery and wait at least 30 minutes.
Author: bannan - Replies: 6 - Views: 6280
Remap DPF removal
I've had a few issues with dpf getting blocked and had a couple of forced regens done to clear. I booked in a place to get remapped and dpf delete done but when they came to do it my car wasn't on the system apparently the 2010 2.0 cdti can be done but mine is the 2011 and apparently it has a different ECU it has a Denso. It is alientech equipment that they use at the garage. I desparately want this dpf out so I don't have anymore problems. I've scoured the internet to try and find out if anyone
Author: tucpal - Replies: 30 - Views: 18358
resonator removal
on the petrol i have a resonator on the air intake pipe before the air box
i have blanked the whole off in the pipe with tape for now to block the resonator off
and the car feels and pulls much better with out this so very happy there

but when i took the bumper off dickos 20.cdti i noticed the car did not have a resonator
on the air intake pipe before the air filter and it had a bend with out the resonator on the pipe

so the question is the air intake on the cdti 2.0 is the same as the pet
Author: TUFFKNUX - Replies: 13 - Views: 10397
Rear Griffin Emblem Removal
Does anyone know if the rear Griffin Emblem badge is stuck on or clipped on? I really want to remove it.
Author: sheppy1 - Replies: 8 - Views: 7744
Vent Removal/Checking
Not sure if this belongs here at the moment...not unless someone has enough info to turn it into a how too anyway...but I need help regarding the two air vents in either side of the car near the doors. These are the ones that have the silver trim on them.

Basically I've managed to make mine very loose due to replacing the trim on them and was wondering how I'd go about tightening them up...this does sort of lead on to a how too for removing them completely and how to put them back in again I
Author: grahamfromoldham - Replies: 3 - Views: 4380
Sump plug removal
A friend of mine is helping me service the car on Saturday and I have all the filters needed. I also ordered a new sump plug and seal which is a Torx head. Does anyone know if the existing sump plug is a Torx head so we know what to look for and also is there only one under engine panel that needs removing to access the sump?
Author: cornishtaz - Replies: 1 - Views: 3287
Front griffin removal
Anyone know is it possible to remove the front griffin and backing plate without removing the bumper
Author: Dannydyer - Replies: 36 - Views: 22274
Rear wiper removal
Hi guys!

I know not everyone likes this mod but has anyone removed their rear wiper and is it easy to do?

Thanks