Descriptions Of Work - Volkswagen Touareg 2003 Service Manual

Touareg 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2011
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Descriptions of work

This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
♦ Removable towing bracket: Check and clean if necessary
⇒ page 28
♦ Turbocharger: Lubricate control motor linkage
♦ Swivel joints and axle bearings: Visual check
♦ Additive container: Extract fluid and replenish with new addi‐
tive ⇒ page 32
♦ Automatic gearbox: Check ATF level
♦ Battery cut-off relay: Remove
♦ Battery: Check battery terminal clamps for secure seating
⇒ page 40
♦ Battery: Check using battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or
VAS 6161 ⇒ page 47
♦ Checking tyres: Condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread
depth and age of tyres
♦ Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for
leaks and damage ⇒ page 62
♦ Changing brake fluid
♦ Brake fluid level (dependent upon lining wear): Check
⇒ page 66
♦ Thickness of brake pads/linings and condition of brake discs,
front and rear: Check
♦ Diesel fuel filter: Drain
♦ Diesel fuel filter: Renew (Diesel engine)
♦ Diesel particulate filter: Read ash load
♦ Diesel particulate filter: Renew
♦ Window regulators: Check positioning (open and close func‐
tions) ⇒ page 68
♦ Vehicles with reversing camera system: Check number plate
⇒ page 69
♦ Vehicle system test: Perform test
♦ Front airbag for the front passenger: Check activation / deac‐
tivation ⇒ page 70
♦ Gearbox, final drive (especially on flanges) and drive shaft
bellows: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
⇒ page 71
♦ Gearbox, transfer box and front and rear final drive: Check oil
level, replenish if necessary
♦ Dust and pollen filter: Clean housing and renew filter element
⇒ page 71
♦ Interior and exterior body: Perform visual check for corrosion
when doors and flaps are open
♦ Poly V-belt: Check condition
♦ Compass in roof module: Set compass zones
♦ Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level
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