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 RME fuel (biodiesel) for vehicles to ►2006
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• 3.12 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.13 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.14 Identification plate
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• 3.15 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
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• 4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
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• 4.3 Driving light assist and cornering light: checking function
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• 4.4 Automatic gearbox 09G: checking ATF level
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• 4.5 Automatic gearbox 09G: changing ATF
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• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.7 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.8 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
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• 4.9 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
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• 4.10 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
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• 4.11 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.12 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.14 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.15 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter
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• 4.16 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.18 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “On/Off 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 Poly V-belt: adjusting tension on engines without automatic tensioning roller
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• 4.25 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.26 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.27 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.28 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.29 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.30 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.31 Engine compartment cover -bottom- (noise insulation): removing and installing
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• 4.33 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.34 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.35 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.37 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.38 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.39 Radio/navigation system: reading code using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.41 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
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• 4.42 Tyre repair set
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• 4.43 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.44 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
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• 4.45 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA
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• 4.46 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with DLA
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• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.49 Service interval display: reset
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• 4.50 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.51 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning guide rails and greasing with special grease
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• 4.52 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
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• 4.54 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.55 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
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• 4.56 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.57 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.58 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
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• 4.60 Clock and date: setting
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• 4.61 Water drain valves at rear: check for blockage, clean if necessary
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• 4.62 Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: renewing (diesel engines)
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• 4.63 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (only 2.0 l FSI)
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• 4.65 Spark plugs: renew
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• 4.66 Driving instructor pedals: greasing
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• 4.67 Natural gas system: inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage
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• 4.70 Natural gas tank: renewing
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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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