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The same, but different |
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When Volkswagen debuted the A4 chassis Golf for the 1999.5 model year, the Cabrio remained on the A3
chassis but received a facelift so that it looked like the Golf IV.
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Swapping OEM parts |
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When
needing to replace body parts, or wanting to modify, keep the following in
mind:
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Golf III Cabrios |
Golf IV Cabrios |
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Headlights, taillights, bumpers, hood,
radiator support and mirrors are the same as the Golf III hard-tops.
Fenders and trunk lid are Golf III Cabrio-specific. |
Headlights, side-marker lights and
side-repeater lights are the same as the Golf IV hard-tops.
Taillights are Golf III/Cabrio.
Bumpers, bumper covers, trunk lid,
grille, hood, and fenders are Golf IV Cabrio-specific. These
same Golf hard-top & Jetta IV parts will not fit on your
Cabrio without major modification. |
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The two Cabrios can swap the following
parts with each other:
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Tops: The tops are the same, except
the later Golf IV tops have a window that is fused into the top
(from VIN 1K007892; see the top page for further info).
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Wheels: All Golf III and Golf IV
Cabrios share the same wheel size (4x100 bolt pattern; see the
wheels page for further info).
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Doors
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Windows: All Golf III and Golf IV
Cabrios share the same side window glass (front and rear).
Have a Golf III Cabrio and want to
make it look like a Golf IV Cabrio? Make it easy on
yourself and your wallet by just selling your Golf III Cabrio
and buying a Golf IV Cabrio. You basically have to replace
the entire front end (fenders, hood,
radiator support, headlights, grille, bumper and bumper cover)
and rear end (quarter panels, trunk lid, bumper, bumper cover);
you're actually better off just replacing the whole car. |
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Badges |
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The Golf IV
Cabrio's name badges are merely glued on. If desired, these badges can
be easily removed and/or new/different ones glued on in their place.
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Roof rack |
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The OEM roof rack is no longer available new from Volkswagen dealers.
However, used racks may be available via eBay, VWvortex.com classifieds,
etc.
The part number for this rack is 1E0071126.
Maximum load weight for this rack is 110 lbs.
(50 kg). |
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Opening the
hood when the latch breaks |
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If the hood latch does not pop the hood, first see if the
cable is broken at the handle. If it is, you should be able to grasp it with
pliers to pull it and open the hood.
If the cable is still attached to the handle, the cable is
likely broken somewhere inside the engine compartment. You will likely not
be able to get to it without removing the grille. You can do this by
grasping the bottom of the grille and pulling. There are two tabs on the
bottom that should come loose. There are two remaining connectors on the
top. They will have to be broken, as the screws that go into them come down
from beneath the hood. With care and luck, the grille should come off with
minimal damage and it can later be reinstalled. With the grille off, use a
socket extender and a 13mm socket to remove the two latch bolts. You will
then be able to raise the hood and release the latch. Reinstall the latch
and the grille, and fix the cable!
Thank you to the original Cabrio-Info site
for this information. |
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Aftermarket parts |
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All: Rear spoiler by Mattig |
Golf IV: Badgeless grille by Mattig |
Reminder: Hardtop Golf IV aftermarket body parts will
not fit your 1999.5-2002 Golf IV Cabrio!
Thank to you to the original Cabrio-Info site
for this information. |
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