Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  10
• 2.1 Service tables
  10
• 2.2 Delivery inspection
  13
• 2.3 Oil change service
  15
• 2.4 Inspection service ►1999
  16
• 2.5 Inspection service 2000►
  22
• 2.6 Additional work on natural gas system
  26
• 3 General information
  28
• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  28
• 3.2 Sticker
  30
• 3.3 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
  31
• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
  33
• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
  34
• 3.6 Vehicle data sticker
  34
• 3.7 Information on long-life service or time- or distance-dependent service
  35
• 3.8 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
  36
• 3.9 “Countries with hot climate” includes
  37
• 3.10 Engine code and engine number
  37
• 3.11 RME fuel (biodiesel)
  38
• 3.12 Identification plate
  38
• 4 Descriptions of work:
  39
• 4.1 Exhaust system: inspect for leaks, security and damage
  41
• 4.2 Swivel joints: inspecting
  41
• 4.3 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (01M gearbox)
  42
• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF strainer (01M gearbox)
  42
• 4.5 Automatic gearbox: checking gear oil in final drive (01M gearbox)
  42
• 4.6 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level, top-up if necessary (01M gearbox) .
  42
• 4.7 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level, top-up if necessary (09A gearbox)
  42
• 4.8 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  42
• 4.9 Battery: checking using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or VAS 6161
  44
• 4.10 Front airbag for the front passenger: checking activation / deactivation
  44
• 4.11 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  45
• 4.12 Brake system: inspecting for leaks and damage
  61
• 4.13 Front and rear brake pads/linings: checking thickness
  61
• 4.14 Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid
  64
• 4.15 Brake fluid level: checking
  68
• 4.16 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E (four-wheel drive)
  69
• 4.17 Electric windows, 8-way memory seat: initialising (activation)
  69
• 4.18 Vehicle system test: carrying out test
  70
• 4.19 Boots: inspecting
  71
• 4.20 Installing noise insulation: Golf R32
  72
• 4.21 Haldex coupling: renewing oil filter (four-wheel drive)
  73
• 4.22 Haldex coupling: changing oil (four-wheel drive)
  73
• 4.23 Checking first aid box expiry date
  74
• 4.24 Rear lid: lubricating left and right multi-joint hinge
  74
• 4.25 Fuel filter: renewing (diesel engine)
  75
• 4.26 Fuel filter: draining water (diesel engine)
  77
• 4.27 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  77
• 4.28 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  79
• 4.29 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  81
• 4.30 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
  83
• 4.31 Engine cover panel, -bottom- (noise insulation): removing and installing
  90
• 4.32 Engine oil level: checking
  92
• 4.33 Engine oil: draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
  92
• 4.35 Carrying out road test
  98
• 4.37 Radio/radio-navigation system: activating anti-theft coding
  99
• 4.38 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque
  100
• 4.40 Tyre repair set: checking
  104
• 4.41 Power assisted steering: checking fluid level
  105
• 4.42 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
  106
• 4.43 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
  107
• 4.45 Wiper blades: checking for damage, park position and setting angle if wiper blades judder
  112
• 4.46 Manual gearbox/final drive: checking oil level
  113
• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking and adjusting as necessary
  113
• 4.48 Service interval display: resetting
  118
• 4.49 Service interval display: recoding
  120
• 4.50 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
  121
• 4.51 Dash panel insert: adapting to required language
  121
• 4.52 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  122
• 4.53 Transportation device: removing blocking pieces from front axle springs
  122
• 4.54 Door arrester: lubricating
  124
• 4.55 Clock: setting to correct time
  124
• 4.57 Toothed belt and camshaft drive tensioning roller: renewing
  125
• 4.58 Camshaft drive toothed belt: checking (4-cylinder petrol engine)
  125
• 4.59 Toothed belt: checking for wear (diesel engine)
  126
• 4.61 Additional work on natural gas system
  127
• 4.62 Spark plugs: renewing
  133
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  148
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines without OBD
  148
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines with OBD
  165
• 5.3 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines without OBD
  167
• 5.4 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines with OBD
  180
• 6 Glossary
  184