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Replace engine oil filter
Vehicles with petrol engine
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Oil filter wrench
–Release oil filter (e.g. Würth, Hazet) and remove.
–Clean sealing surface at engine.
–Oil rubber seal slightly.
–Screw in new filter and tighten by hand.
–After filling with oil, run engine until it is at operating
temperature and inspect for leaks.
Vehicles with diesel engine
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Oil filter wrench -3417- or wrench 36
–Release cap -1-.
–Replace O-rings -2- and -3- as well as oil filter element
-4-.
–Tighten cap -1-.
Tightening torque of the cap: 25 Nm
Replacing timing belt and tensioning
pulley for camshaft drive (1.9 TDI en-
gines)
–Removing and installing the timing belt
⇒Rep. Gr. 13; 1.9/74 TDI Engine, Mechanics, or
⇒Rep. Gr. 13; 1.9/96 TDI Engine, Mechanics.
Replacing timing belt and tensioning
pulley for camshaft drive (1.4 TDI en-
gines)
–Removing and installing the toothed belt
⇒Rep. Gr. 13; 1.4/55 TDI Engine, Mechanics.
Inspecting timing belt for camshaft drive
for wear and running (petrol engine)
Check timing belt for:
♦Tears or splits -A-, cross-sectional fractures
♦Lateral catches -B-
♦Fraying or chunking -C-
♦Crack in the base tooth -D-
♦Separation of layers (timing belt housing, cords)
♦Traces of oil and grease
S02-0339
2
1
4
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Only use engine oils:
QGO, QG2
Specification VW 505 01 or VW 505 00 (oil according
to VW 505 00 cannot be used for TDI PD - engines)
Oils may be intermixed when topping up.
In exceptional cases:
Multigrade oils according to ACEA B3 or B4. Such oils
must only be used once for topping up within the speci-
fied oil change interval if, in exceptional cases, no ap-
proved engine oil is available.
QG1
Specification VW 506 01 or VW 506 00 (oil according
to VW 506 00 cannot be used for TDI PD - engines)
–Close the oil filler opening again.
–Start engine and check for leaks.
–Check the engine oil level again and top up with oil if
necessary.
–Wait at least 3 minutes after topping up the oil again
before inspecting the oil level again.
–Install the noise insulation.
The oil level must not be above the -max- marking to
avoid damage to the catalytic converter. See Inspecting
engine oil level ⇒02-3 page 8.
Inspecting antifreeze protection, replen-
ishing coolant additive if necessary
♦Collect drained coolant for proper disposal.
♦Observe the disposal instructions for the drained cool-
ant.
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Refractomer -T10007-
Inspecting antifreeze protection of the coolant
♦The refractometer -T10007- may, for example, be
used for inspecting the antifreeze protection of the
coolant.
Note
WARNING!
Coolant additives are toxic!
Do not inhale coolant vapours, do not swallow
coolant, avoid contact with skin and eyes; haz-
ardous if consumed!
Note
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The listed G12 PLUS coolant additives may be inter-
mixed.
Ribbed V-belt: Inspect condition
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Wrench socket
Perform the following procedure:
–Raise vehicle.
–Remove bottom engine compartment cover at right.
–Use a socket wrench to crank the engine at the belt
pulley -2-.
–Check ribbed V-belt for:
♦Splits in the carcass (initial splits, splits in core, splits
across carcass).
♦Separation of layers (top layer, cords).
♦Sections of carcass broken out.
♦Fraying of cords.
♦Wear to sides (abrasion of material, frayed sides,
hardening of sides, glazed and hardened surfaces).
♦Traces of oil and grease.
♦Correct tension (vehicles without tensioning pulley).
♦It is essential to replace the V-ribbed belt if defects are
found. This will help prevent any operational prob-
lems. Replacing the ribbed V-belt is a repair measure.
♦Engines fitted with an AC compressor are equipped
with a double ribbed V-belt.
Routing of V-ribbed belt
1.0 litre/37 kW (ARV and AQV), 1.4 litre/44 kW (AZE
and AZF), 1.4 litre/50 kW (AME, ATZ and AQW) with-
out air-conditioning
1 - Crankshaft
2 - Tensioning pulley
3 - Coolant pump
4 - AC generator
Note
S02-0025
Note
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02-4 Gearbox
Gearbox/Final drive: Check the oil level
and top it if necessary
5 speed gearbox 002
Gearbox oil specification: G50 SAE 75W90 (synthetic oil)
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
The oil is at the correct level if the gear is filled up to the
lower edge of the oil filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 25 Nm.
When topping up, pay attention to the following
points:
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
–Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Screw in plug -arrow-.
–Start engine, engage a gear and allow gearbox to ro-
tate for about 2 minutes.
–Switch off engine, unscrew plug -arrow- and top up
gear oil to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 25 Nm.
5 speed gearbox 02R
Gearbox oil specification: G50 SAE 75W90 (synthetic oil)
–Remove noise insulation panel -arrows-.
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
The oil is at the correct level if the gear is filled up to the
lower edge of the oil filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 30 Nm.
When topping up, pay attention to the following
points:
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
–Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Screw in plug -arrow-.
–Start engine, engage a gear and allow gearbox to ro-
tate for about 2 minutes.
–Switch off engine, unscrew plug -arrow- and top up
gear oil to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 30 Nm.
5 speed gearbox 02T
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Socket wrench insert -T30023 (3357)-
S34-0408
S10-0101
S34-0498
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Gearbox oil specification: G50 SAE 75W90 (synthetic
oil).
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
The oil is at the correct level if the gear is filled up to the
lower edge of the oil filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 25 Nm.
When topping up, pay attention to the following
points:
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
–Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Screw in plug -arrow-.
–Start engine, engage a gear and allow gearbox to ro-
tate for about 2 minutes.
–Switch off engine, unscrew plug -arrow- and top up
gear oil to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 25 Nm.
6 speed gearbox 0A8
Gearbox oil specification: G51 SAE 75W90 (synthetic
oil).
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
The oil is at the correct level if the gear is filled up to the
lower edge of the oil filler hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 30 Nm.
When topping up, pay attention to the following
points:
–Unscrew plug for inspecting gear oil -arrow-.
–Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of the filler hole.
–Screw in plug -arrow-.
–Start engine, engage a gear and allow gearbox to ro-
tate for about 2 minutes.
–Switch off engine and unscrew plug -arrow-.
–Pour in gear oil again up to lower edge of the filler
hole.
–Tighten plug -arrow-, 30 Nm.
Inspecting ATF level, if necessary top-
ping up
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm), e.g. -V.A.G 1331-
♦Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3-
♦Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-
♦ATF filling system e.g. -V.A.G 1924-
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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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Inspecting the tyre tread depth (includ-
ing spare wheel) and entering
This value may differ in individual countries as a result of
differing statutory requirements.
If the tyre tread depth is close to the legal minimum, in
other words if no further tread exists at the points around
the circumference of the tyre at which the 1.6 mm high
wear indicators are positioned, the customer should be
informed of the necessary repair measures.
Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Torque wrench
Tightening torque for steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm.
Inspecting the tyre inflation pressure (in-
cluding spare wheel) and correcting the
tyre inflation pressure if necessary
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Tyre inflation pressure tester
♦The tyre inflation pressures are indicated on a stick-
er,which is affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap.
♦The tyre inflation pressures indicated on the sticker
apply only to the tyres when cold. Do not reduce the
higher inflation pressure of warm tyres.
♦If winter tyres are fitted, the relevant tyre inflation pres-
sure should be increased by 0.2 bar/20 kPa.
Tyre inflation pressure table
The instructions in the Workshop Repairs Manual always
have priority over those for the vehicle.
FABIA
Note
Note
Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
1.0 ltr./37 kW
1.2 ltr./40 kW
1.2 ltr./47 kW
1.4 ltr./44 kW
1.4 ltr./50 kW
1.4 ltr./55 kW
1.4 ltr./74 kW
2.0 ltr./85 kW155/80 R13 230/2,3 220/2,2 230/2,3 250/2,5
165/70 R14 210/2,1 200/2,0 210/2,1 260/2,6
185/60 R14 220/2,2 200/2,0 230/2,3 270/2,7
185/55 R15 210/2,1 200/2,0 220/2,2 270/2,7
195/50 R15 210/2,1 210/2,1 230/2,4 270/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 200/2,0 240/2,4 280/2,8
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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).