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 every 12 months for vehicles ►1999
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• 2.5 Inspection service every 30,000 km for vehicles ►1999
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• 2.6 Additional work / vehicles ►1999
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• 2.7 Inspection service for vehicles 2000►
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• 2.8 Time or distance dependent additional work, vehicles 2000►
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Sticker
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• 3.2 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.3 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.4 Raising vehicle
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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 2000►
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• 3.8 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
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• 3.9 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.10 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.11 Identification plate
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• 4 Descriptions of work:
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• 4.1 8-way memory seat: initialising (activation)
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• 4.2 Rear final drive: checking oil level
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• 4.3 Additive container: extracting and replenishing new additive
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• 4.4 Diesel particulate filter: reading ash load level
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• 4.5 Swivel joints: inspecting
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• 4.6 Automatic gearbox: checking front wheel drive oil level
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• 4.7 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level
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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
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• 4.10 Changing brake fluid
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• 4.11 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.12 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, tread depth
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• 4.13 Brake system: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.14 Front and rear brake pads/linings: checking thickness
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• 4.15 Renewing diesel particulate filter
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• 4.16 Electric windows: initialising (activation)
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• 4.17 Carry out vehicle system test
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• 4.18 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.19 V-belt: renewing (4-cylinder petrol engine)
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• 4.20 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.21 Fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
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• 4.22 Fuel filter: draining water (diesel engine)
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• 4.23 Checking crankcase pressure
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• 4.24 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.25 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.26 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.27 Engine oil: draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
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• 4.29 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.30 Engine cover -bottom- (noise insulation): removing and installing
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• 4.31 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.32 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.33 Radio/radio-navigation system: activating anti-theft coding
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• 4.34 Tyre repair set
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• 4.35 Dash panel insert: adapting to required language
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• 4.36 Manual gearbox/final drive: checking oil level
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• 4.37 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
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• 4.39 Headlight adjustment: checking
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• 4.40 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.41 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
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• 4.42 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
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• 4.43 Service interval display: resetting
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• 4.44 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.45 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.46 Dust and pollen filter: renewing filter element
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• 4.47 Door arrester: lubricating
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• 4.48 Track control link front axle: checking
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• 4.49 Transport locks: removing blocking pieces from front axle springs (if fitted)
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• 4.50 Clock: setting to correct time
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• 4.52 Front axle (Passat Protect): renewing
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• 4.53 Cleaning plenum chamber
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• 4.54 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (4-cylinder TDI engines)
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• 4.57 Toothed belt for injection pump: renewing (6-cylinder TDI engines)
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• 4.60 Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing (1.8l 4-cylinder 5-valve petrol engines)
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• 4.63 Toothed belt: checking for wear (diesel engine)
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• 4.64 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking (4-cylinder petrol engine)
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• 4.65 Spark plugs: renewing
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• 4.66 Rear lid: lubricating left and right multi-joint hinge
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• 4.67 Driver and front passenger airbags: visual check of airbag units
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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 Procedures for vehicles with diesel engine without OBD
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• 5.4 Procedures for vehicles with diesel engine and OBD
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• 6 Glossary
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