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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• 2.3 Delivery inspection
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• 2.4 Oil change service
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• 2.5 Interval service 2008►
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• 2.6 Inspection ►2007
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• 2.7 Inspection service 2008►
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• 2.8 Time or distance dependent additional work
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• 2.9 Service intervals with market-specific deviations
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• 3 General information
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• 3.1 Stickers
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• 3.2 Entries in service schedule
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• 3.3 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 3.4 Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack
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• 3.5 Vehicle identification number
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• 3.6 Vehicle data sticker
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• 3.7 Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
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• 3.8 Engine code and engine number
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• 3.9 RME fuel (biodiesel)
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• 3.10 Severe operating conditions
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• 3.11 Type plate
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• 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 Automatic gearbox: checking ATF level
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• 4.4 Automatic gearbox: changing ATF (09G gearbox)
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• 4.5 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
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• 4.6 Battery: Checking using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or VAS 6161
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• 4.7 Brake and clutch system: Changing brake fluid
  42
• 4.8 Brake fluid level: checking
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• 4.9 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “On/Off function”
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• 4.10 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tread depth, tyre pressure and age
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• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
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• 4.13 Electric windows: Carry out initialisation (activation)
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• 4.14 Vehicle system test: Carry out test
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• 4.15 Bonnet: greasing arrester
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• 4.16 Adding multi-purpose additive G17
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• 4.17 Boots: inspecting
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• 4.18 Checking expiry date of first-aid kit
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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: Checking tension, adjusting if necessary
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• 4.21 Poly V-belt: checking condition
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• 4.22 Checking number plate on vehicle bumper (Polo Cross)
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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 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
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• 4.26 Air filter: Cleaning housing and renewing filter element
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• 4.27 Engine oil level: Check, replenish engine oil if necessary
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• 4.28 Engine oil: Draining or extracting and replenishing; renewing oil filter
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• 4.30 Removing and installing engine cover panel -top-
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• 4.31 Removing and installing engine cover -bottom- (noise insulation)
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• 4.32 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
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• 4.33 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
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• 4.35 Radio code: reading using vehicle diagnostic tester
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• 4.36 Tyre repair set: checking
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• 4.37 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: performing basic setting
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• 4.38 Manual gearbox/final drive: Checking oil level, replenishing oil if necessary
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• 4.40 Wiper blade protection: removing
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• 4.41 Headlight adjustment: Check, adjust headlights if necessary
  98
• 4.42 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails
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• 4.43 Service interval display: resetting
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• 4.44 Service interval display: recoding
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• 4.45 Track rod ends: checking clearance, firm seating and boots
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• 4.46 Dust and pollen filter: renew filter element
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• 4.47 Door arrester: grease
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• 4.48 Transportation device: Remove blocking pieces from front axle springs
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• 4.49 Recoding dash panel insert
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• 4.50 Clock: setting to correct time
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• 4.52 Toothed belt and tensioning roller: Renew
  111
• 4.53 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renewing (4-cylinder 5-valve petrol engine)
  112
• 4.55 Renewing spark plugs
  112
• 4.56 Diesel particulate filter: check
  119
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
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• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  120
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  129
• 6 Glossary
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