Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
  1
• 2 Service work
  18
• 2.1 Information about flexible or fixed service
  18
• 2.2 Service tables up to model year ►2020
  21
• 2.3 Service tables as of model year 2021►
  30
• 3 General information
  39
• 3.1 General warnings for working on high-voltage system
  39
• 3.2 Raising vehicle on lifting platform
  39
• 3.3 Entries in service schedule
  41
• 3.4 Severe operating conditions
  41
• 3.5 Vehicle data sticker
  42
• 3.6 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
  43
• 3.7 Vehicle identification number
  44
• 3.8 Countries with hot climate
  45
• 3.9 Country overview for petrol not compliant with EN 228
  46
• 3.10 Country overview for diesel not compliant with EN 590
  47
• 3.11 Engine code and engine number
  48
• 3.12 Countries with high levels of dust
  48
• 3.13 Identification plate
  49
• 3.14 Shortened intervals for spark plug replacement
  49
• 4 Descriptions of work
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• 4.1 Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting
  56
• 4.2 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
  58
• 4.3 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function
  62
• 4.4 Automatic gearbox 09G: changing ATF
  63
• 4.5 Battery (12V): checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating
  63
• 4.6 Battery (12V): checking with battery tester (always refer to workshop manual)
  68
• 4.7 Status of battery (12V): reading - sending diagnosis protocol via online connection
  68
• 4.8 Front passenger front airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF function”
  68
• 4.9 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread depth
  69
• 4.10 Brake and clutch system: change brake fluid
  126
• 4.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and damage
  133
• 4.12 Brake fluid level: Check
  133
• 4.14 Diesel fuel filter: draining
  138
• 4.15 Diesel fuel filter: renewing
  138
• 4.16 Diesel particulate filter: checking
  140
• 4.17 Dual clutch gearbox 0D9: changing gear oil and filter
  140
• 4.18 Dual clutch gearbox 0DD: changing gear oil
  141
• 4.19 Dual clutch gearbox 0DL: changing gear oil
  141
• 4.20 Dual clutch gearbox 0GC: changing gear oil
  141
• 4.21 Three-phase current drive: calibrating
  141
• 4.22 Electric windows: checking positioning (open and close functions)
  141
• 4.27 Natural gas tank: renewing
  154
• 4.30 Boots: inspecting
  155
• 4.31 High-voltage battery: checking charge level
  156
• 4.32 Maintenance of high-voltage battery
  156
• 4.33 High-voltage battery: charging
  157
• 4.35 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires
  158
• 4.36 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open
  158
• 4.37 Poly V-belt: renewing
  159
• 4.38 Poly V-belt: checking condition
  159
• 4.39 Cooling system: checking frost protection and coolant level
  161
• 4.41 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  167
• 4.42 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding
  177
• 4.43 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding
  179
• 4.45 Engine cover panel “top”: removing and installing
  182
• 4.46 Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing and installing
  184
• 4.47 Engine oil level: checking
  184
• 4.48 Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and filling engine oil
  185
• 4.49 Engine oil: capacities and specifications up to model year ►2020
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• 4.50 Engine oil: capacities and specifications as of model year 2021►
  200
• 4.51 Panoramic sliding sunroof
  201
• 4.52 Panorama sliding roof with rear panorama roof
  208
• 4.53 Road test: performing (driving behaviour, noises, air conditioner etc.)
  211
• 4.54 Wheel securing bolts: tightening to specified torque
  211
• 4.55 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): replenishing
  213
• 4.56 Reducing agent (AdBlue®/DEF): changing
  217
• 4.57 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: calibrating
  217
• 4.58 Tyre repair set: Checking
  218
• 4.59 Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: checking function
  220
• 4.60 Headlight adjustment: checking halogen headlights
  223
• 4.61 Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights with cornering light
  228
• 4.62 Headlight adjustment: checking LED headlights
  234
• 4.63 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights
  238
• 4.64 Sliding sunroof drains at rear (Golf saloon): check for blockage, clean if necessary
  241
• 4.65 Sliding sunroof drains at front: check for blockage, clean if necessary
  242
• 4.66 Service interval display: Reset
  242
• 4.67 Service interval display: recoding
  244
• 4.68 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots
  245
• 4.69 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element
  246
• 4.70 Transportation mode: switching off
  246
• 4.71 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces
  246
• 4.72 Clock and date: setting
  248
• 4.74 Front differential lock: changing oil
  248
• 4.75 Warning stickers, e-Golf: checking
  248
• 4.76 Warning stickers, Golf GTE: checking
  249
• 4.78 Water drain valves at rear (Golf estate): check for blockages, clean if necessary
  250
• 4.79 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing
  251
• 4.80 Camshaft drive toothed belt (diesel engines): renewing
  251
• 4.81 Spark plugs: renewing
  251
• 5 Exhaust emissions test
  271
• 5.1 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines
  271
• 5.2 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines
  273
• 6 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI)
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• 7 Glossary
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• 8 \---Change history---
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