Maintenance

Kapitelübersicht

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Service tables
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• 2.2 Delivery inspection
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• 2.3 Oil change service
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• 2.4 Inspection service ►1999
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• 2.5 Inspection service 2000►
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• 2.6 Additional work on natural gas system
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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 Sticker
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• 3.3 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.6 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.7 Information on long-life service or time- or distance-dependent service
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• 3.8 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
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• 3.9 “Countries with hot climate” includes
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• 3.10 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.11 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.12 Identification plate
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• 4 Descriptions of work:
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• 4.1 Exhaust system: inspect for leaks, security and damage
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• 4.2 Swivel joints: inspecting
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• 4.3 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (01M gearbox)
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• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF strainer (01M gearbox)
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• 4.5 Automatic gearbox: checking gear oil in final drive (01M gearbox)
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• 4.6 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level, top-up if necessary (01M gearbox) .
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• 4.7 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level, top-up if necessary (09A gearbox)
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• 4.8 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.9 Battery: checking using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or VAS 6161
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• 4.10 Front airbag for the front passenger: checking activation / deactivation
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• 4.11 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
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• 4.12 Brake system: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.13 Front and rear brake pads/linings: checking thickness
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• 4.14 Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid
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• 4.15 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.16 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E (four-wheel drive)
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• 4.17 Electric windows, 8-way memory seat: initialising (activation)
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• 4.18 Vehicle system test: carrying out test
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• 4.19 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.20 Installing noise insulation: Golf R32
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• 4.21 Haldex coupling: renewing oil filter (four-wheel drive)
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• 4.22 Haldex coupling: changing oil (four-wheel drive)
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• 4.23 Checking first aid box expiry date
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• 4.24 Rear lid: lubricating left and right multi-joint hinge
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• 4.25 Fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
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• 4.26 Fuel filter: draining water (diesel engine)
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• 4.27 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.28 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.29 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.30 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.31 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 Engine oil: draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
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• 4.35 Carrying out road test
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• 4.37 Radio/radio-navigation system: activating anti-theft coding
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• 4.38 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.40 Tyre repair set: checking
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• 4.41 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
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• 4.42 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.43 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
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• 4.45 Wiper blades: checking for damage, park position and setting angle if wiper blades judder
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• 4.46 Manual gearbox/final drive: checking oil level
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• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking and adjusting as necessary
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• 4.48 Service interval display: resetting
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• 4.49 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.50 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.51 Dash panel insert: adapting to required language
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• 4.52 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.53 Transportation device: removing blocking pieces from front axle springs
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• 4.54 Door arrester: lubricating
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• 4.55 Clock: setting to correct time
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• 4.57 Toothed belt and camshaft drive tensioning roller: renewing
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• 4.58 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking (4-cylinder petrol engine)
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• 4.59 Toothed belt: checking for wear (diesel engine)
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• 4.61 Additional work on natural gas system
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• 4.62 Spark plugs: renewing
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• 5 Exhaust emissions test
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• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines without OBD
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• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines with OBD
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• 5.3 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines without OBD
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• 5.4 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines with OBD
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• 6 Glossary
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