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 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 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
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• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
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• 4.2 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “On/Off function”
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• 4.3 Automatic gearbox 09M: changing ATF
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• 4.4 Automatic gearbox 09M: checking ATF level
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• 4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.6 Battery: checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
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• 4.7 Status of battery: reading, sending diagnosis protocol online
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• 4.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
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• 4.9 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
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• 4.10 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Checking
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• 4.13 Diesel fuel filter: draining
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• 4.14 Diesel particulate filter: checking
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• 4.15 Dual clutch gearbox 02E: changing gear oil and filter
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• 4.16 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
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• 4.18 Bonnet catch hook: grease
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• 4.19 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.20 All-wheel drive coupling: 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: renewing
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• 4.23 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.24 Compass module: activating
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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 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
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• 4.29 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
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• 4.30 Memory seat: initialising
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• 4.32 Engine cover panel -top-: removing and installing
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• 4.33 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
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• 4.34 Engine oil level: checking
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• 4.35 Draining or extracting engine oil, renewing oil filter and replenishing engine oil
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• 4.36 Engine oil: capacities and specifications
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• 4.39 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.40 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.41 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.43 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
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• 4.44 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
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• 4.45 Tyre pressure loss indicator: performing basic setting
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• 4.46 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
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• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
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• 4.48 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA
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• 4.49 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights with DLA
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• 4.50 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
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• 4.51 Sliding sunroof drains at front: check for blockage, clean if necessary
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• 4.52 Snow filter for fresh air blower: renewing
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• 4.53 Service interval display: Reset
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• 4.54 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.55 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
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• 4.56 Auxiliary heater: setting weekday in menu of dash panel insert
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• 4.57 Static cornering light and automatic headlight control: checking function
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• 4.58 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.59 Transportation mode: switching off
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• 4.60 Clock and date: setting
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• 4.62 Water drain valves at rear: check for blockage, clean if necessary
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• 4.63 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
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• 4.64 Camshaft drive toothed belt: changing (applies only to TDI common rail)
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• 4.65 Spark plugs: Renew
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• 4.66 Driving instructor pedals: greasing
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• 4.67 Dual clutch gearbox 0BH: changing gear oil
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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
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• 6 Glossary
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• 7 \---Change history---
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