Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  16
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  16
• 2.2 Service tables
  19
• 3 General information
  29
• 3.1 General warnings for working on high-voltage system
  29
• 3.2 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
  29
• 3.3 Entries in service schedule
  31
• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
  31
• 3.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester
  32
• 3.6 Vehicle identification number
  33
• 3.7 Vehicle data sticker
  34
• 3.8 Countries with hot climate
  36
• 3.9 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
  36
• 3.10 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
  37
• 3.11 Engine code and engine number
  38
• 3.12 Countries with high levels of dust
  38
• 3.13 Identification plate
  39
• 3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  40
• 4 Descriptions of work
  45
• 4.1 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
  47
• 4.2 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  48
• 4.3 Automatic gearbox 09G: changing ATF
  50
• 4.4 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  50
• 4.5 12 V battery: checking battery terminal clamps for firm seating
  51
• 4.6 12 V battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  56
• 4.7 12 V battery: reading status and sending diagnosis protocol via online connection
  56
• 4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  56
• 4.9 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  101
• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  108
• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Check
  111
• 4.13 Dual clutch gearbox 0D9: changing gear oil and filter
  113
• 4.14 Dual clutch gearbox 0DD: changing gear oil
  113
• 4.15 Diesel particulate filter: checking
  113
• 4.16 Three-phase current drive: calibrating
  113
• 4.17 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  114
• 4.18 Natural gas system: visually inspecting natural gas tank for corrosion and leakage
  114
• 4.20 Natural gas tank: renewing
  120
• 4.23 Assembly overview - dual controls
  121
• 4.24 Dual controls, greasing components
  127
• 4.25 Dual controls, checking secure fit of bolts
  138
• 4.26 Assembly overview - warning buzzer for control mechanism
  141
• 4.27 Dual controls, adjusting switching point of warning buzzer for control mechanism
  143
• 4.28 Boots: inspecting
  145
• 4.29 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
  145
• 4.30 High-voltage battery: checking charge level
  149
• 4.31 Maintenance of high-voltage battery
  149
• 4.32 High-voltage battery: charging
  150
• 4.34 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
  151
• 4.35 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  151
• 4.36 Poly V-belt: renewing
  152
• 4.37 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  152
• 4.38 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  154
• 4.40 Diesel fuel filter: draining
  160
• 4.41 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  161
• 4.42 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  163
• 4.43 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
  173
• 4.44 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  175
• 4.46 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  178
• 4.47 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  180
• 4.48 Engine oil level: checking
  180
• 4.49 Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and filling engine oil
  182
• 4.50 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
  194
• 4.51 Panoramic sliding sunroof
  198
• 4.52 Panorama sliding roof with rear panorama roof
  206
• 4.53 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  209
• 4.54 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  209
• 4.55 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
  210
• 4.56 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
  215
• 4.57 Tyre pressure indicator: calibrating
  215
• 4.58 Tyre repair set: Checking
  216
• 4.59 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  217
• 4.60 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  222
• 4.61 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA
  227
• 4.62 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with DLA
  232
• 4.63 Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights
  242
• 4.64 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
  247
• 4.65 Sliding sunroof drains at rear (Golf saloon): check for blockage, clean if necessary
  250
• 4.66 Service interval display: Reset
  251
• 4.67 Service interval display: recoding
  252
• 4.68 Sliding sunroof drains at front: check for blockage, clean if necessary
  253
• 4.69 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
  254
• 4.70 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  254
• 4.71 Transportation mode: switching off
  255
• 4.72 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces
  255
• 4.73 Clock and date: setting
  257
• 4.75 Front differential lock: changing oil
  258
• 4.76 Warning stickers, e-Golf: checking
  266
• 4.77 Warning stickers, Golf GTE: checking
  266
• 4.79 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  267
• 4.80 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  267
• 4.81 Spark plugs: renewing
  268
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  287
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  287
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  289
• 6 Glossary
  293
• 7 \---Change history---
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