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Every 240 000 km (QG0)
Includes: Inspection every 120 000 km and additional operations stated in the table below
Inspection Service (QG1, QG2)
♦Vehicles with WIV (QG1) must be filled with oils which conform to the VW standard 503 00 (petrol engines) VW
506 00 (SDI, TDI diesel engines) or VW 506 01 (TDI PD diesel engines), possibility of damage when using other
oils.
♦Vehicles with WIV which have been filled with oils which do not conform to the VW standard 503 00 or VW 506 00
or VW 506 01, must be coded in the WIV with a fixed oil change limitation (QG2) ⇒Chapter 02-6. Work involvedChapter
–Replace tensioning pulley (PD diesel engine as of 08.03)02-3
♦Every 2 years - in addition change brake fluid
♦Every 4 years - replace contents set for tyre repair
♦Every 90 000 km - replace the guide pulley and the tensioning pulley (PD diesel engine up to 07.03)
♦Every 120 000 km - replace the timing belt and the guide pulley (038 109 244 H) (diesel engines as of 05.01 to
04.02 except the PD engine)
♦Every 120 000 km - Replace the timing belt (PD Diesel engine as of 08.03)
♦Every 150 000 km - replace the timing belt (diesel engines as of 05.02 and with the guide pulleyr 038 109 244
M) - except on the TDI PD engine
♦Every 240 000 km - Replace the tensioning pulley (PD Diesel engine as of 08.03)
♦Exhaust-emission analysis (EEA). Expiry date - see EEA tag on the vehicle identification plate (only valid for
some countries)
♦At each inspection - check the 'use by date' of the first aid kit
♦Recommendation: Replace windscreen wiper blades every 2 years
Note
Work involvedChapter
–Interrogate fault memory of all systems, if necessary erase02-6
–Visual inspection: Engine and components in the engine compartment for leaks and dam-
age02-3
–Change the engine oil, replace the oil filter02-3
–Conduct a visual inspection of the airbag units for external damage02-7
–Reset service interval display02-6
–Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage02-5
–Check the thickness of the brake pads on all wheels02-5
–Check gearbox, final drive, drive shafts and joint boots for leaks and damage
–Axle joints: Inspect boots for leaks and damage
–Track rod ends: Inspect play and correct attachment of boots
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Engine with identification characters AWY, AZQ, BMD.
Engine with identification characters ASZ.
Engine with identification characters AMF.
Visual inspection: Engine for leaks and
damage
–Inspect engine for leaks and damage.
–Inspect all lines, hoses and connections of the fuel
system and of the cooling and heating system for
leaks, chafing points, porous and brittle joints.
–Inspect gearbox or final drive for leaks (e.g. drain plug,
drive shafts, shift linkage etc.).
–Inspect steering, sealing boots of track rod ends as
well as steering boots for damage and correct instal-
lation.
–Inspect boots of steering joints for damage, leaks and
correct installation.
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ways replace the brake linings on both sides (repair
measure).
Avoid soiling from brake fluid or grease flowing out.
Inspecting brake system for leaks and
damage
–Inspect master brake cylinder, brake servo unit (for
ABS: hydraulic unit), brake pressure regulator, brake
calipers for leaks and damage.
–Inspect brake hoses for twisting.
–Ensure that the brake hoses do not touch any parts of
the vehicle when the steering is turned to full left or full
right lock.
–Inspect the brake hoses for porous and brittle points.
Inspect the brake hoses and brake lines for chafing
points.
–Inspect the brake connections and attachments to en-
sure they are correctly fitted, free of leaks and corro-
sion.
Changing brake fluid (every 2 years)
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Extraction device
♦Brake pedal support, e.g. - V.A.G 1869/2-
Use only fresh genuine brake fluid FMVSS 571.116 DOT
4.
–Unscrew cap -1- from the brake fluid reservoir
Note
WARNING!
Any defects found must be rectified (repair meas-
ure).
WARNING!
Brake fluid must never come into contact with
fluids containing crude oils (oil, petrol, cleaning
agent). Crude oils damage the gaskets and
boots of the brake system.
Brake fluid is toxic. Because of its caustic effect
brake fluid must not come into contact with
paint.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs mois-
ture from the surrounding air . Therefore it
should always be stored in airtight containers.
Wash any parts stained with brake fluid with
large volumes of water.
Observe the disposal instructions!
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Track rod ends: Inspect play, correct at-
tachment and joint boots
–Raise vehicle (wheel clear of the ground) and inspect
play by moving the track rods and wheels. Clearance:
There must not be any play present.
–Inspect attachment.
–Inspect seals for damage and correct installation.
Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)
Only tyres of the same type may be fitted to the vehicle.
Tyres of the same brand and tread pattern must always
be fitted to wheels on the same axle!
Delivery Inspection:
–Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if nec-
essary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such
as nails or glass splinters.
Inspection Service:
–Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if nec-
essary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such
as nails or glass splinters.
–Inspect tyres for scrubbing, tread worn down on one
side, porous side walls, cuts and punctures. Any de-
fects found must be advised to the customer and the
customer's attention must be drawn to any necessary
repair measures!
Inspecting tyre wear
–The wear pattern on the front tyres makes it possible
to assess whether it is necessary to inspect the wheel
toe and camber:
♦The formation of ridges on the tyre tread is an indica-
tion of wheel toe errors.
♦Tread worn on one side is usually attributable to cam-
ber errors.
–If such signs of wear are found, determine the cause
by checking the chassis alignment (repair measure).
Note
WARNING!
Tyres that are more than 6 years old must only be
used in case of emergency and while driving very
carefully.