Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Information on LongLife service and time or distance dependent service
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• 2.2 Service tables
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• 3 General
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• 3.1 Lifting vehicle
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• 3.2 Sticker
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• 3.3 Connecting vehicle diagnosis tester
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• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.5 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.6 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.7 Countries with elevated sulphur content in diesel fuel
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• 3.8 List of hot countries for changing ATF in the AG4 (01M gearbox)
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• 3.9 Engine oil
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• 3.10 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.11 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.12 Service intervals
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• 3.13 Type plate
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: Check and clean if necessary
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• 4.2 Swivel joints: Visual check
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• 4.4 Ambient temperature display: Select temperature units
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• 4.5 Automatic gearbox: Changing ATF (01M gearbox)
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• 4.6 Automatic gearbox: Changing ATF strainer (01M gearbox)
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• 4.7 Automatic gearbox: Check gear oil in final drive (01M gearbox)
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• 4.8 Automatic gearbox: Check ATF level, top-up if necessary (01M gearbox)
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• 4.9 Automatic gearbox: Check ATF level, top-up if necessary (09G gearbox)
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• 4.10 Automatic gearbox: Change ATF (09G gearbox)
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• 4.11 Battery: Check using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A
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• 4.12 Battery: Check battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.13 Checking tyres: Condition, wear pattern, inflation pressures, tread depth
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• 4.14 Brake system: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
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• 4.15 Front and rear brake pads/linings: Checking thickness
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• 4.16 Brake and clutch system: Change brake fluid
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• 4.17 Brake fluid level: Check
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• 4.18 Anti-theft wheel bolts: Installing
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• 4.19 Digital clock: Set time and display mode
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• 4.20 Direct shift gearbox - DSG -: Change oil and oil filter ( 02E gearbox)
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• 4.21 Window regulators: Perform initialisation (activation)
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• 4.22 Performing vehicle system test
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• 4.23 Protective bellows: Visual check
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• 4.24 Checking first aid box expiry date
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• 4.25 Poly V-belt: Check condition
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• 4.26 Poly V-belt: Adjust tension on engines without automatic tensioning roller
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• 4.27 Fuel filter: Renew (diesel engine)
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• 4.28 Fuel filter: Drain water (diesel engine)
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• 4.29 Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.30 Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element
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• 4.31 Engine cover panel -top-: Removing and installing
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• 4.32 Engine compartment cover (noise insulation) -bottom-: Removing and installing
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• 4.33 Engine oil level: Check
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• 4.34 Engine oil: Drain or extract; renew oil filter and replenish engine oil
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• 4.36 Performing road test
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• 4.37 Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to specified torque
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• 4.38 Reading radio code with fault reader
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• 4.39 Radio: Activate anti-theft coding
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• 4.40 Tyre repair set: Check
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• 4.41 Manual gearbox/final drive: Check oil level
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• 4.42 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: Check function
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• 4.44 Wiper blade protection: Remove
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• 4.45 Headlight setting: Check, if necessary adjust
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• 4.46 Sunroof: Check function, clean and grease guide rails
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• 4.47 Sliding sunroof drains: Check flow and clean if necessary
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• 4.48 Service interval display: Reset
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• 4.49 Service interval display: Recoding / adapting
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• 4.50 Power assisted steering: Check oil level
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• 4.51 Track rod ends: Check clearance, security and boots
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• 4.52 Dust and pollen filter: Renew filter element
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• 4.53 Transportation devices: Remove blocking pieces from front axle springs
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• 4.54 Transportation anchorage openings: Sealing with caps
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• 4.55 Door arrester: Grease
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• 4.58 Convertible top protective film: Removing (convertible)
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• 4.59 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check
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• 4.60 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Checking for wear (SDI/TDI diesel engines)
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• 4.62 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renewing (unit injector diesel engines)
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• 4.63 Camshaft drive belt tensioner: Renewing (unit injector diesel engines)
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• 4.65 Spark plugs: Renew
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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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• 5.4 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
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• 6 Glossary
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