Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  11
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  11
• 2.2 Service tables for market group A
  19
• 2.3 Service tables for market groups B and C
  34
• 3 General information
  44
• 3.1 Tow starting/towing for North American market
  44
• 3.2 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  50
• 3.3 Stickers
  51
• 3.4 Entries in service schedule
  56
• 3.5 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
  57
• 3.6 Vehicle identification number
  59
• 3.7 Vehicle data sticker
  61
• 3.8 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
  62
• 3.9 Allocation of countries to market groups
  62
• 3.10 Severe operating conditions
  64
• 3.11 Engine code and engine number
  64
• 3.12 Countries with high levels of dust
  65
• 3.13 Identification plate
  66
• 3.14 RME fuel (biodiesel) for vehicles up to 05.2006
  66
• 4 Descriptions of work
  69
• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
  71
• 4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
  74
• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  75
• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (09G gearbox)
  77
• 4.5 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  78
• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  81
• 4.7 Battery: Checking using battery tester VAS 6161
  86
• 4.8 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
  86
• 4.9 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, inflation pressures and tread depth
  86
• 4.10 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  109
• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  115
• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Check
  116
• 4.13 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing oil and filter
  117
• 4.15 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  122
• 4.16 Diesel particulate filter: checking
  128
• 4.17 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  128
• 4.18 Bonnet: Catch hook: Grease, Golf estate 2007►, Golf estate 2010►, Jetta 2005►
  129
• 4.19 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  130
• 4.20 Boots: inspecting
  130
• 4.21 Renewing rubber buffers for engine cover
  131
• 4.22 Haldex coupling: Change oil
  132
• 4.23 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
  136
• 4.24 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  137
• 4.25 Poly V-belt: adjusting tension on engines without automatic tensioning roller
  137
• 4.26 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  138
• 4.27 Dash panel insert: Adapting menu language
  139
• 4.29 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  147
• 4.30 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  152
• 4.31 Memory seat: initialising
  168
• 4.33 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  169
• 4.34 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  184
• 4.35 Engine oil level: checking
  187
• 4.36 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
  188
• 4.37 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  216
• 4.38 Checking breakdown set
  218
• 4.40 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  223
• 4.41 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  224
• 4.42 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
  228
• 4.44 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
  235
• 4.45 Renewing tyre pressure sensors
  238
• 4.46 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  239
• 4.47 Wiper blades: checking park position
  243
• 4.48 Wiper blade protection: removing
  244
• 4.49 Headlight adjustment: Checking halogen headlights and adjusting if necessary
  248
• 4.50 Checking fog lights and other additional headlights and adjusting if necessary
  254
• 4.52 Sliding sunroof drains: checking for blockage, cleaning if necessary
  262
• 4.53 Service interval display: resetting/recoding
  264
• 4.54 Sliding sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
  274
• 4.55 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
  277
• 4.56 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
  277
• 4.57 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  280
• 4.58 Transportation mode: switching off
  281
• 4.59 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
  282
• 4.60 Door arrester: grease
  283
• 4.61 Clock and date: setting
  284
• 4.63 Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: Renewing (TDI engines)
  288
• 4.64 Camshaft drive belt: Checking (TDI engines)
  288
• 4.65 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renewing (2.0l FSI and T-FSI)
  289
• 4.67 Coolant pump toothed belt: checking
  291
• 4.68 Spark plugs: renewing
  293
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  326
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  326
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  337
• 6 Glossary
  350