Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
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• 2.2 Service tables
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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 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 with hot climate
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• 3.9 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
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• 3.10 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
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• 3.11 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.12 Countries with high levels of dust
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• 3.13 Identification plate
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• 3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  30
• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Removable towing bracket: checking and cleaning if necessary
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• 4.2 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
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• 4.3 Renewing buffer stops for air filter housing
  40
• 4.4 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  41
• 4.5 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
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• 4.6 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.7 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.8 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
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• 4.10 Brake and clutch system: changing brake fluid
  53
• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.13 Brake fluid level: Check
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• 4.14 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter
  63
• 4.15 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.16 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.17 Bonnet catch hook: grease
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• 4.18 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.19 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
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• 4.20 Poly V-belt: renewing
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• 4.21 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.22 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.23 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
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• 4.24 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.25 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.26 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.28 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
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• 4.29 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
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• 4.30 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.31 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.32 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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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 monitoring: performing basic setting
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• 4.38 Tyre repair set: Checking
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• 4.39 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
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• 4.40 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
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• 4.41 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights
  123
• 4.42 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.43 Service interval display: Reset
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• 4.44 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.45 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
  135
• 4.46 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
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• 4.47 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.48 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.49 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
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• 4.50 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.51 Clock and date: setting
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• 4.53 Convertible top: cleaning and lubricating locking element
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• 4.54 Convertible top: perform water test
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• 4.55 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  144
• 4.56 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  144
• 4.57 Spark plugs: renewing
  144
• 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
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• 6 Glossary
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• 7 \---Change history---
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