Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Service work
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• 2.1 Service tables
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• 2.2 Oil change service
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• 2.3 Inspection service every 12 months
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• 2.4 Inspection service every 30,000 km
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• 2.5 Additional work based on time or distance
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• 2.6 Delivery inspection
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
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• 3.2 Service sticker
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• 3.3 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.4 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.5 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.6 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
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• 3.7 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.8 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.9 Type plate
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• 4 Descriptions of work:
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• 4.1 Removing and installing engine compartment cover (noise insulation)
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• 4.2 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.3 Battery: Check
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• 4.4 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.5 Clock: setting to correct time
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• 4.6 Radio: Activating anti-theft coding
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• 4.7 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle
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• 4.8 Engine oil level: Check, replenish if necessary
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• 4.9 Driver and front passenger airbags: Visual check of airbag units
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• 4.12 Carry out vehicle system test
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• 4.13 Automated manual gearbox (DSG): Carrying out basic setting
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• 4.14 Service interval display: Resetting
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• 4.15 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.16 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.17 Folding fabric sunroof: Cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.19 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.20 Air filter: Cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.21 Spark plugs: Renewing
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• 4.22 Power assisted steering: Check fluid level
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• 4.23 Fuel filter: Renewing (diesel engine)
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• 4.24 Fuel filter: Draining water (diesel engine)
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• 4.25 Dust and pollen filter: renew filter element
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• 4.26 Toothed belt: Checking for wear (diesel engine ►2000)
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• 4.27 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Checking (4-cylinder petrol engine)
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• 4.28 Toothed belt: Renewing (diesel engine with engine code AKU)
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• 4.30 Engine oil: Draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
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• 4.31 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.32 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.33 Manual gearbox/final drive: Checking oil level, filling oil as required
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• 4.35 Brake system: inspect for leaks and damage
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• 4.36 Front and rear brake pads/linings: Check thickness
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• 4.37 Underbody protection: Carry out visual check for damage
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• 4.38 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.39 Swivel joints: inspecting
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• 4.40 Checking breakdown set
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• 4.41 Tyres (including spare wheel): Checking condition and wear pattern
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• 4.42 Tyre tread depth (including spare wheel): Checking
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• 4.43 Tyre pressure (including spare wheel): Checking, correcting if necessary
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• 4.44 Automatic gearbox: Checking ATF level, filling ATF as required
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• 4.45 Brake and clutch system: Changing brake fluid
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• 4.46 Brake fluid level (dependent upon brake pad/lining wear): check
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• 4.47 Headlight adjustment: Checking, adjusting if necessary
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• 4.48 Carry out road test
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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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• 5.3 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines without OBD
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• 6 Glossary
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