Maintenance

Kapitelübersicht

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
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• 2.2 Service tables
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
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• 3.2 Stickers
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• 3.3 Entries in service schedule
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• 3.4 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.6 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.7 Countries with hot climate
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• 3.8 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
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• 3.9 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.10 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.11 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.12 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.13 Identification plate
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• 3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.2 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
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• 4.3 Swivel joints: inspecting
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• 4.4 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
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• 4.5 Sliding/tilting roof: clean and grease guide rails of glass panel and sliding headliner
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• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
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• 4.8 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.10 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
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• 4.11 Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid
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• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Check
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• 4.13 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.16 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter
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• 4.17 Electric windows: reactivating one-touch opening and closing function
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• 4.19 Bonnet catch hook: grease
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• 4.20 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.21 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.22 Poly V-belt: renewing
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• 4.23 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.24 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.25 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.26 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.27 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.28 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.29 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.30 Engine cover panel, -bottom- (noise insulation): removing and installing
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• 4.32 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.33 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.34 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.35 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.36 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.38 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
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• 4.40 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.41 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
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• 4.42 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights
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• 4.43 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.44 Sliding sunroof drains: checking that drains are free
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• 4.45 Service interval display: Reset
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• 4.46 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.47 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
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• 4.48 Wiper blades: checking park position
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• 4.49 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.50 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.51 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.52 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
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• 4.54 Clock: setting to correct time
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• 4.55 Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: renewing (diesel engines)
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• 4.56 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing, 2.0 l FSI and TFSI
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• 4.57 Spark plugs: renewing
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• 4.58 Roof stowage buffers: bonding also to convertible top compartment cover
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• 4.59 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.60 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.61 Transport locks: removing towing eyes
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• 5 Exhaust emissions test
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• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
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• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
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• 6 Glossary
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• 7 \---Change history---
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