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If ATF is added, use ATF with spare part number -G 052
990 A2-.
–The gasket ring -arrow- for the ATF screw plug must
always be replaced.
Inspecting ATF level
Test conditions
•Gearbox not in emergency running mode, ATF tem-
perature not above 30°C.
•Vehicle on level ground
•Selector lever in „P“
–Attach the reservoir of the ATF filling system, e.g.
-V.A.G 1924- to the vehicle.
–Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with di-
agnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3- ⇒Chap. 02-6.
–Select address word 02 „gearbox electronics“ and
move forward until „select function XX“ appears in the
display.
–Start engine.
–Raise vehicle.
–Position the catch pan under the gearbox.
Readout on display:
–Enter function for „Read measured value block“
and confirm the entry with the key .
– Enter function for „display group number
002“ and confirm the entry with the key .
Readout on display:
The third display field indicates the ATF temperature.
The ATF temperature must not exceed 30 C at the start
of the test.
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V.A.G 1924
V.A.G 1552
Vehicle system test HELP
Select function XX
Reading measured value block
Enter display group number XXX 08
Q
002
Q
Reading measured value block 2 ->
0% 4% 30 C 12.9 V
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–Bring ATF to test temperature.
Test temperature: 35 C to 45 C
–Remove screw plug for ATF inspection in the oil pan
-arrow-.
The ATF present in the overflow tube flows out.
If ATF drips out of the hole:
It is not necessary to top up with ATF.
–Fit new gasket ring on screw plug and tighten to 15
Nm.
Topping up ATF
–Lever off cap -arrow- for securing the screw plug with
a screwdriver.
The cap with the clip lock is destroyed in the process,
therefore always replace the cap.
–Pull off screw plug from the filler tube.
–Top up ATF with the ATF filling system -V.A.G 1924 -
until ATF flows out of the inspection hole -arrow-.
Too much or too little ATF filling impairs the gearbox func-
tion.
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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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02-6 Electrical System
Power windows: Inspecting positioning
If the battery is diconnected the power windows forget
their current position.
Test conditions:
•All car doors closed
The inspection procedure is carried out from the outside
Close window with the car key using the convenience
closing system.
–Turn car key into close position and hold until all the
windows are closed.
–After closing the windows hold the key in the close po-
sition for approximately another 3 seconds.
Electrical components: Check for proper
operation
–Inspect lighting, main headlights, headlight beam con-
trol, fog lights, turn signal lights, hazard warning light
system, tail lights, rear fog lights, reversing lights,
brake lights, parking light control for brightness and
proper operation.
–Inspect interior lights, illuminated storage compart-
ment, illuminated ashtray for proper operation.
–Airbag warning lamps: Check operation ⇒Chapter
02-7.
–Inspect warning buzzer, onboard computer, all switch-
es in centre console as well as on the dash panel and
horn for proper operation.
–Inspect power windows, exterior mirrors (heated and
electrically adjustable), central locking system, infra-
red remote control and convenience closing system
for proper operation
–Inspect heating of front seats for proper operation.
–Inspect radio for proper reception and absence of in-
terference, also inspect speakers ⇒02-6 page 2.
Battery: Testing no-load voltage
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Multimeter (e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-)
Prior to the measurement the vehicle must have been in
the no-load state for at least two hours (no engine starts,
no charging or discharging of battery).
The following procedure applies to measuring the battery
voltage in the no-load state (after at least two hours):
–With the battery installed measure the voltage be-
tween the terminals (ignition switched off).
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If the tester indicates a voltage of 12.5 Volts or more, the
battery is O.K.
If the voltage is less than 12.5 Volts determine the cause
(repair measure).
Battery: Inspecting electrolyte level, top-
ping up with distilled water if necessary
This procedure is not valid for batteries with the sign
„Magic eye“. Test procedure for these batteries
⇒Electrical System; Rep. Gr. 27.
–Inspect electrolyte level:
–The electrolyte level must be between the „MIN“ and
„MAX“ markings.
–Top up the battery with distilled water up to the „MAX“
marking if necessary.
Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of
radio sets fitted with anti-theft coding.
Radio: Check for proper operation
Precise information on how to operate the radio should
be obtained from the operating instructions before in-
specting proper operation of the radio set.
–Switch radio set on and off.
–Operate the volume control.
–Carry out station programming1).
–Inspect station search1).
–Inspect cassette player (insert cassette and play) 1).
–Inspect activation of the anti-theft code of the radio 1).
Setting clock
A rotary knob is provided next to the rev counter for set-
ting the time. The hours (h) are set by turning the knob -1-
to the left, and the minutes (min) are set by turning the
knob to the right:
–By briefly turning the knob the time is advanced by
one hour or one minute. It is possible to move the
hours or minutes back or forward continuously by
Note
WARNING!
When working on the battery wear proper protec-
tion and observe safety precautions.
1)These functions are model specific and are not present on all types of radio sets. For operation refer to Radio Operating Instructions.
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02-7 Body
Airbag units: Visual inspection
Inspecting operation of airbag unit
When the ignition is switched on the airbag warning lamp
K75 lights up for approximately 4 seconds. Should the
warning lamp flash again for a further 12 seconds this is
an indication that the front passenger airbag or the side
airbag unit on the front passenger is electronically locked
(valid for vehicles which do not have an airbag switch-off
function).
The warning lamp will go out after 4 seconds for vehicles
which are fitted with an airbag switch-off function and
switching off of the front passenger airbag will be sig-
nalled by the warning lamp „AIRBAG OFF“ in the middle
of the dash panel.
♦If warning lamp K75 does not go out after 4 seconds
and lights up continously there is a fault.
♦If the warning lamp goes out and then lights up again
the control unit is not coded, the wrong control unit has
been fitted or there is a fault.
♦If the airbag warning light K75 flashes constantly, it is
then necessary to replace the airbag control unit J234.
If the warning light indicates a fault, the fault must be
rectified (repair measure) Body Work; Rep. Gr. 01.
Inspecting airbag for external damage
Driver and front passenger airbag units
The logo „AIRBAG“ on the padded boss of the steering
wheel (driver's side) and on the right side of the dash pan-
el (passenger side) indicates that an airbag is fitted.
–Carry out a visual inspection of the padded boss of the
steering wheel -1- and surface of the dash panel -2-
on the front passenger side for external damage.
–Undertake a visual inspection of the front seats to de-
termine any damage (valid for vehicles with side air-
bags).
♦Only use original seat upholstery approved for side
airbags.
♦The use of commercially available protective seat cov-
ers is prohibited as this impairs the operation of the
side airbags.
♦Replace all harpoon clips with new original parts.
♦In the event of damage to the upholstery - tears, burn
holes etc. - in the area of the side airbag always re-
place the upholstery with a new original part for safety
reasons.
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The materials and the corresponding work instructions
are listed in the ⇒Technical Service Handbook, Part 6 -
Technology of paint repairs, chemical materials.
Inspecting plenum chamber and water
drain openings for dirt, cleaning if neces-
sary
Carry out a visual inspection for soiling through the cover
of the plenum chamber -arrows-. Remove the cover if it is
necessary to clean the plenum chamber (repair meas-
ure).
The water drain openings must not be blocked with wax
or underbody sealant.
Windscreen wiper/washer system:
Check for proper operation
Fluid in windscreen washer fluid reservoir
The fluid reservoir for the windscreen washer system
must be filled up to the brim.
♦If it is necessary to add fluid, always mix windscreen
cleaner to the water (in summer) or antifreeze agent
(in the winter).
♦If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight washing system
and the headlights have plastic - (polycarbonate) -
lenses, one must only use fluids for topping up the
headlight washing system which do not damage the
polycarbonate.
Inspecting setting of nozzles of windscreen
washer system, adjusting nozzles if necessary:
Nozzles of windscreen washer system
The nozzles on the windscreen washer system are set by
the manufacturer and cannot be subsequently altered.
–The water spray should strike the windscreen in a
cone-shaped pattern.
If the spray flows out unevenly, replace the spray nozzle
(repair measure).
Windscreen wiper arms: Inspecting park posi-
tion, adjusting if necessary
–Wiper arms are positioned relative to the round mark-
ings in the windscreen.
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The specified tightening torque for the windscreen wiper
arms is 20 Nm.
Wiper arms of rear window: Inspecting park po-
sition, adjusting if necessary, spray nozzle of
rear window: Inspect setting and adjust if neces-
sary
The spray should strike the rear window as shown in the
illustration when the vehicle is stationary.
–Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a
way that it is parallel to the edge of the ceramic
sprayed film (on vehicles with spray nozzles in the
windscreen wiper arm).
The spray should strike the rear window as shown in the
illustration when the vehicle is stationary.
–Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a
way that it is parallel to the edge of the ceramic
sprayed film (on vehicles with spray nozzles in the ad-
ditional brake light).
The specified tightening torque for the windscreen wiper
arms is 12 Nm.
–Inspect setting of nozzle, if necessary adjust with a
tool, e.g. with a needle.
If the spray flows out unevenly, or if it cannot be adjusted,
replace the spray nozzle (repair measure).
Sun roof: Cleaning and greasing runners
–Carry out a visual inspection of the sun roof for leaks
and corrosion damage
–Clean the runners -1- and grease with lubricant
-G 052 778-.
–Inspect proper operation of the sun roof, pay attention
to possible abrasive residue.
Door locks, locking buttons, child safety
locks: Check for proper operation
Door locks and locking buttons:
–Unlock and lock the driver and front passenger doors.
Check whether the locking buttons move up and down
when this is done.
–Press down the locking button on the front passenger
door and on the rear doors and close the doors. The
doors must be locked.
The safety knob on the driver's door must not be pressed
in as long as the door is open.
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