Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Information on long-life service and time or distance dependent service
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• 2.2 Service tables
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• 2.3 Delivery inspection
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• 2.4 Oil change service
  15
• 2.5 Interval service ►2007
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• 2.6 Interval service 2008►
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• 2.7 Interval service inspection ►2007
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• 2.8 Inspection service 2008►
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• 2.9 Additional work based on time or distance
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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 Severe operating conditions
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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) for vehicles up to 05.2006
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• 3.11 Type plate
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• 4 Descriptions of work:
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• 4.1 Removable tow coupling: checking and cleaning if necessary
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• 4.2 Swivel joints: inspecting
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• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and cornering light: checking function
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• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: Checking ATF level, 09G gearbox
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• 4.5 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (09G gearbox)
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• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  45
• 4.7 Battery: Checking using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or VAS 6161
  49
• 4.9 Brake and clutch system: Changing brake fluid
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• 4.10 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.12 Front and rear brake pads/linings: Check thickness
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• 4.13 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.15 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.16 Vehicle system test: Carry out test
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• 4.17 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
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• 4.18 Bonnet: greasing arrester
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• 4.19 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.20 Haldex coupling (Golf 4motion): changing oil
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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: adjusting tension on engines without automatic tensioning roller
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• 4.23 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.24 Calibrating compass (for North American region)
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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 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.29 Removing and installing engine compartment cover (noise insulation) -bottom-
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• 4.31 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.32 Engine oil: draining or extracting, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.33 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.34 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.35 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.37 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: Performing basic setting
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• 4.39 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.40 Headlight adjustment: Checking and adjusting as necessary
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• 4.41 Service interval display: resetting
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• 4.42 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.43 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.44 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
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• 4.46 Wiper blade protection: removing
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• 4.47 Wiper blades: checking park position
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• 4.48 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.49 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
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• 4.50 Door arrester: greasing
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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 and date: setting
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• 4.55 Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: Renewing (TDI unit injector)
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• 4.56 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renewing (only 2.0 l FSI and TFSI)
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• 4.57 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check (4-cylinder petrol engines 1.4 l 55 kW and 1.6 l 75 kW)
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• 4.58 Spark plugs: renewing
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• 4.59 Driving instructor pedals: greasing
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• 4.60 Front and rear final drive: Check oil level
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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 without OBD
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• 5.3 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines with OBD
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• 6 Glossary
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