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  • Page 1 Service Maintenance Golf 2013 ➤ Edition 10.2012 Service Department. Technical Information...
  • Page 2 In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a matter of course, be observed. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher. Copyright © 2012 Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg D4B802790B9...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Contents Engine list ............. .
  • Page 4 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.34 Headlight adjustment: checking gas discharge headlights without DLA, adjusting if necessary ............. .

  • Page 5: Engine List

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Engine list (VIGG000546; Edition 10.2012) This chapter provides information on the following subjects: Golf 5G1 Petrol engines ⇒ page 1 Diesel engines ⇒ page 2 Note To ease the search for an engine, the engine codes are listed in alphabetical order.
  • Page 6 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Engines: ⇒ Petrol engine Petrol engine Capacity Engine code CPTA CPVA Camshaft drive Toothed belt Toothed belt Diesel engines Engines: ⇒ Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Capacity Engine code CLHA...

  • Page 7: Service Work

    2.1.3 Fixed service For vehicles with a fixed service, fixed services are calculated. This means that the mileage or time values are already set by Volkswagen. For normal operating conditions achieving these service intervals is technically assured. 2. Service work...
  • Page 8 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Therefore the service intervals are fixed. For vehicles ♦ which have not been delivered with extended servicing inter‐ vals (ESI) (PR numbers “QI1”, “QI2”, “QI3”, “QI4”, “QI7”), ♦ or for which the extended servicing interval (ESI) was stopped ♦...

  • Page 9: Service Tables

    Service tables The following chapter contains the well-known service tables with the service specifications of the Volkswagen brand. Since, in the past, individual service specifications were set up in various mar‐ kets, mostly through severe operating conditions, these are listed in service tables with specific deviations.
  • Page 10 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Service tables ⇒ page 6 Service tables with market-specific deviations ⇒ page 9 Note For combined kilometre and time display applies: whichever ♦ occurs first. Depending on conditions under which the vehicle is used ♦...
  • Page 11 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 VW engine oil standards Caution Only engine oils approved by VW may be used, for up-to-date information see ⇒ ServiceNet, Technical information, Inspec‐ tions and Servicing, Approved oils , or ask your importer.
  • Page 12 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Toothed belt change intervals GOLF (5G1) TOOTHED BELT and TENSIONING ROLLER CHANGE INTERVALS Diesel engines Engine type Engine codes Model year Toothed belt Tensioning roll‐ change interval change interval All TDI com‐ CLHA, CRBB, CRBC,...
  • Page 13 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Other time or distance dependent additional work Time or distance dependent additional work Interval Description of work – Dual clutch gearbox 0D9: Renew gear oil and filter Every 60,000 km ⇒ page 43 –...
  • Page 14 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 PR No. Interval Description of work Oil change service (fixed) Every 15,000 km → Maintenance tables or 1 year Inspection QI2, QI4 Every 15,000 km → Maintenance tables or 1 year Inspection with expanded scope Every 30,000 km →...

  • Page 15: General

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 General Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack ⇒ page 11 Sticker ⇒ page 12 Entries in service schedule ⇒ page 12 Severe operating conditions ⇒ page 16 Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒...

  • Page 16: Sticker

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Front lifting point: – Position support plate in area of side member marking at ver‐ tical reinforcement of floor pan -arrow-. WARNING Ensure that side member reinforcement seats centrally on support plate of hoist mounting.

  • Page 17: Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information System

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 • Therefore it is very important, every time a component is changed, to document this in the service schedule. • This also applies to components which were changed before the regular change interval.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Identification Number

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Diagnosis cable, 5 m -VAS 5052/3 A-1- ♦ Remote diagnosis head -VAS 5054A- ♦ Diagnosis interface -VAS 5055- ♦ USB bluetooth adapter -VAS 5054/2- Note Ensure that the selected vehicle diagnostic tester is only used with the respective diagnosis cable.

  • Page 19: Vehicle Data Sticker

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Location engine compartment 3.5.1 Vehicle identification number on lower edge of windscreen The vehicle identification number (chassis number) -arrow- is lo‐ cated on the left-hand side of the vehicle in the windscreen near the wiper mounting.

  • Page 20: Severe Operating Conditions

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 The sticker includes the following vehicle data: 1 - Vehicle identification number 2 - Vehicle type, engine output, gearbox 3 - Engine and gearbox code letters, paint number, interior equip‐ ment 4 - Optional equipment, PR numbers The sticker in service schedule includes the same data.

  • Page 21: Countries With High Levels Of Dust

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐ cedure manually in the information. Countries with high levels of dust...

  • Page 22: Type Plate

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 3.10 Type plate Note Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate. 4-door vehicles The type plate -arrow- is visible in lower area of B pillar, when the left front door is opened.
  • Page 23 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4. Descriptions of work...

  • Page 24: Descriptions Of Work

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Descriptions of work Swivel joints and axial bearings: Visual check ⇒ page 21 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: Perform functional check ⇒ page 22 Front passenger front airbag: Check key switch and “ON/OFF function”...

  • Page 25: Swivel Joints And Axle Bearings: Visual Check

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 tional check ⇒ page 71 Wiper blade protection: Remove ⇒ page 74 Headlight adjustment: check halogen headlights and fog lights, adjust if necessary ⇒ page 77 Headlight adjustment: check gas discharge headlights without DLA, adjust if necessary ⇒...

  • Page 26: Automatic Headlight Control And Static Cornering Light: Perform Functional Check

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Check also axle bearings -arrow- for following damage: ♦ There must be no clearance. ♦ The vulcanised rubber mounting must not show any cracks or porous areas. Automatic headlight control and static...

  • Page 27: Front Passenger Front Airbag: Checking Key Switch And "On/Off Function

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Turn light switch -4- to position “0” -1- and switch off ignition. Static cornering light The static cornering light is integrated in the headlights. – Start engine. – Switch on dipped beam or automatic headlight control.

  • Page 28: Battery: Checking Battery Terminal Clamps For Secure Seating

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Using the ignition key, turn switch to position “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”. – Switch on ignition. – Warning lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” -arrow- goes out after self-test (passenger airbag activated). – Switch off ignition.

  • Page 29: Battery: Checking With Battery Tester (Always Refer To Workshop Manual)

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Open cover of heat shield sleeve -4-. – Check battery -3- for secure seating. If necessary, retighten bolt -2- to specified torque. – Open cover -4- on battery negative terminal. – Check battery terminal clamps -1- and -5- for secure seating.
  • Page 30 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 General notes ⇒ page 27 Tyre pressures, Golf ⇒ page 28 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Tyre inflator -VAS 5216- 4.6.1 Checking condition of tyre WARNING If damage is determined, always check to see if a new tyre should be fitted.
  • Page 31 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.6.3 Tread depth (including spare wheel): Checking – Check tyre tread depth. Minimum tread depth: 1.6 mm Note This figure may vary according to legislation in individual coun‐ ♦ tries. Your importer will inform you about this.
  • Page 32 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Winter tyres Note Important information on recommended winter tyres can be ♦ found in Wheels and Tyres Guide - Standard → ⇒ Running gear; Rep. gr. 44 ; Recommended winter tyres If winter tyres are fitted, a sticker, visible for the customer and ♦...
  • Page 33 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Part number -5G0 010 841 A- Golf Part number -5G0 010 841 J- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size front rear front rear 205/55 R16 200/2.0/29 200/2.0/29 230/2.3/33 280/2.8/41 225/45 R17 205/50 R17 220/2.2/32...
  • Page 34 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Part number -5G0 010 845 D- Golf Part number -5G0 010 845 E- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size front rear front rear 205/50 R17 M&S 230/2.3/33 230/2.3/33 250/2.5/36 290/2.9/42 225/35 R19 415/4.2/61...
  • Page 35 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Spare wheel Part number -5G0 010 841- Golf Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size front rear front rear 210/2.1/30 210/2.1/30 230/2.3/33 280/2.8/41 Emergency spare 415/4.2/61 tyre Valid for all authorised wheel/tyre combinations. ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide - Standard;...
  • Page 36 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Valid for all authorised wheel/tyre combinations. ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide - Standard; Rep. gr. 44 Part number -5G0 010 841 D- Golf Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size front rear...
  • Page 37 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Part number -5G0 010 841 R- Golf Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size front rear front rear 415/4.2 T125/70 R16 96M T125/70 R18 99M Spare wheel Part number -5G0 010 841 T-...

  • Page 38: Brake And Clutch System: Changing Brake Fluid

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Part number -5G0 010 853 Q- Golf Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size front rear front rear 205/55 R16 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39 300/3.0/44 205/50 R17 225/45 R17 225/40 R18 225/35 R19 270/2.7/39...
  • Page 39 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- ♦ Brake bleeding tool -VAS 6564- ♦ Depending on vehicle equipment, the tool set for brake bleed‐ ing -VAS 6564- can be used for bleeding front and rear brakes without the need to remove the wheels.
  • Page 40 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Extract as much brake fluid as possible using suction hose from brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- . WARNING Do not reuse extracted brake fluid! Bleeding brake system – Bolt adapter -1- to brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 41 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Push collector bottle bleeder hose -1- onto front left bleeder valve. Note For some wheel combinations it is required to remove the ♦ wheels. The bleeder hose must be firmly seated on bleeder valve so ♦...
  • Page 42 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Guide bleeder hose -1- from tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564- from inner side of rim through ratchet -2- and socket -3- to bleeder valve and connect it to bleeder valve.

  • Page 43: Brake System And Shock Absorbers: Performing Visual Check For Leaks And Damage

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Check brake fluid level and correct it as necessary. It must be between position -1- and -2-. – Screw on cap -1- of brake fluid reservoir. – Fit the rear wheels again if necessary ⇒...

  • Page 44: Thickness Of Brake Pads/Linings And Condition Of Brake Discs, Front And Rear: Checking

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted. – Additionally ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehicle components when steering is at full lock. – Check brake hoses for porosity or brittleness.
  • Page 45 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Measure inner and outer pad thickness. a - Pad thickness “without” backplate Wear limit: 2 mm The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thickness of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair meas‐...

  • Page 46: Brake Fluid Level: Checking

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Visually inspect outer pad to determine its thickness. – Illuminate inner pad with an electric hand torch and mirror. – Determine thickness of inner pad by checking visually. a - Inner and outer pad thickness without backplate...

  • Page 47: 6-Speed Dual Clutch Gearbox 0D9: Changing Gear Oil And Oil Filter

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 WARNING ♦ Brake fluid must under no circumstances come into con‐ tact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, petrol, cleaning solutions). Mineral oils will damage seals and rubber grommets of brake system. ♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. In addition, due to its corrosive nature, it must not come into contact with paint.

  • Page 48: Checking Diesel Particulate Filter

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐ cedure manually in the information. 4.12 Checking diesel particulate filter Note When checking the diesel particulate filter the ash mass limit val‐...

  • Page 49: Protective Bellows: Visual Check

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Carry out the following procedure to reactivate the automatic functions of the window regulators: Note The following work description applies to the front left window regulator. Reactivate the other window automatic functions in the same manner by operating the respective switch in the driver door.

  • Page 50: Haldex Coupling: Changing Oil

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.15 Haldex coupling: Changing oil Note On vehicles with Haldex coupling the drain plugs and sealing ♦ plugs of both systems are often interchanged, due to the in‐ tegrated housing construction of Haldex coupling and final drive.
  • Page 51 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Charging device for Haldex coupling 2 -VAS 6291- Procedure – Raise vehicle with lifting platform and place used oil collection and extraction unit -VAS 6622- below Haldex coupling. – Unscrew oil drain plug -2- and fully drain high performance oil.

  • Page 52: Interior And Exterior Body: Performing Visual Check For Corrosion When Doors And Flaps Are Open

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Let excess oil flow out until it is only dripping out of the hole. – If no oil has flown out, lower the vehicle again and continue with filling. – Screw in oil filler plug.

  • Page 53: Poly V-Belt: Checking Condition

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Wheel housings ♦ Inner and outer tailgate 4.17 Poly V-belt: Checking condition Carry out the following procedure: – Crank engine at vibration damper on belt pulley using a socket. Check poly V-belt -1- for: ♦...
  • Page 54 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note The amount of water used in the coolant mixture has a great ♦ influence on its effectiveness. Because the water quality dif‐ fers from country to country and even region to region, Volks‐...
  • Page 55 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note Read precise value for the following tests at bright/dark boundary. Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the glass to improve the readability of the bright/dark boundary. The bright/dark boundary can be clearly recognised on the “WATERLINE”.

  • Page 56: Diesel Fuel Filter: Renewing

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.19 Diesel fuel filter: Renewing WARNING Risk of burns from very hot fuel. ♦ In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a temperature of up to 100 °C. Allow the fuel to cool down before disconnecting the lines - risk of scalding.
  • Page 57 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note Disregard the remaining items. Installing – Insert filter element -2- centrally into fuel filter housing -1-. – Screw in bolts for filter housing -4- and tighten them to speci‐ fied torque. Torque setting Bolts for filter housing 4.

  • Page 58: Air Filter: Cleaning Housing And Renewing Filter Element

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.20 Air filter: Cleaning housing and renew‐ ing filter element Removing and installing air filter element, 1.2 l and 1.4 l TSI en‐ gines ⇒ page 54 Removing and installing air filter element, common rail engines ⇒...
  • Page 59 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Insert air filter element -3- centrally into mounting in upper part of air filter housing -4-. – Fit lower part of air filter housing -2- on upper part of air filter housing -4- and join them using bolts -1-.
  • Page 60 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Insert air filter element -16- centrally into mounting in lower part of air filter housing -18-. – Carefully fit upper part of air filter housing -8- onto lower part of air filter housing-18- without applying excessive force.

  • Page 61: Engine And Components In Engine Compartment (From Above And Below): Carrying Out Visual

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.20.3 Cleaning fuel filter housing Note The air mass value may be falsified due to excessive soiling ♦ or moisture. This would lead to loss of power, since a smaller injection quantity is calculated.

  • Page 62: Engine Cover Panel "Top": Removing And Installing

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.22 Engine cover panel “top”: Removing and installing Removing and installing engine cover panel, common rail diesel engines ⇒ page 58 4.22.1 Removing and installing engine cover panel, common rail diesel engines Removing –...

  • Page 63: Engine Oil: Draining; Renewing Oil Filter And Replenishing Engine Oil

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 A - Oil must not be replenished. B - Oil can be replenished up to -A- marking. C - Oil must be replenished. Oil level must then be at least in upper third of measuring area -B-.
  • Page 64 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit -VAS 6622- ♦ Oil spill cloth -VAS 6204/1- ♦ ⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emissions test Drain engine oil. Perform the following procedure: Note After the engine oil has been drained, the oil drain plug must ♦...
  • Page 65 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.25.3 Renewing oil filter, 1.2 l and 1.4 l TSI engines Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Oil filter tool -VAS 3417- ♦ Hazet oil filter strap -2171-1- ♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Removing oil filter –...
  • Page 66 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- ♦ Oil spill cloth -VAS 6204/1- Drain engine oil. – Remove engine compartment cover (noise insulation) “bot‐ tom” ⇒ page 58 – Disconnect connector -1- from return-flow pump.

  • Page 67: Panorama Sliding/Tilting Glass Roof: Checking Function, Cleaning And Greasing Guide Rails

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.25.5 Replenishing engine oil Oil specifications ⇒ page 5 General notes Note Ensure for cleanliness by preventing oil spilling! – After replenishing with oil, wait at least 3 minutes and then check oil level.
  • Page 68 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Open glass panel completely. Caution The control guide -green- must not be cleaned or lubricated! Risk of damage! – All parts to be lubricated must be cleaned in advance using lint-free cloth or applicator and wet and dry vacuum cleaner - VAS 5128- .

  • Page 69: Performing Road Test (Driving Behaviour, Noises, Air Conditioner Etc.)

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.26.2 Cleaning wind deflector – Check wind deflector -1- for dirt. In particular, check lower part of wind deflector for dirt -arrows-. – Remove dirt deposits using wet and dry cleaner -VAS 5128- , for example.

  • Page 70: Wheel Securing Bolts: Tightening To Specified Torque

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Air conditioning system: Functional check (At low tempera‐ tures the function of air conditioner must be checked in a workshop). – Vehicle: Pulling to one side when travelling straight-ahead (level road) – Imbalance: Wheels, drive shafts, propshaft –...
  • Page 71 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Pulling off wheel trim – On vehicles with wheel trim, loosen wheel trim all around as shown, e.g. using puller hook and wheel brace from vehicle tool kit -A- and pull off -arrow B-.
  • Page 72 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts -T10313- ♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- – Slide adapter -2- as far as stop onto anti-theft wheel bolt -1-. – Slide the wheel bolt wrench onto adapter -2- onto stop.

  • Page 73: Tyre Pressure Indicator : Calibrating

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Fit cover caps on wheel bolts. Install wheel trim by inserting trim evenly into steel wheel. Ensure that valve -B- seats in cut-out -A- of wheel trim. Note Place adapter and puller hooks properly in vehicle tool kit after completing work.

  • Page 74: Checking Tyre Mobility Set

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp has a yellow warning lamp in the dash panel insert -arrow-. ♦ A “PERMANENT LIGHTING-UP” in conjunction with a warn‐ ing tone, means “WARNING”, pressure loss has been detec‐...

  • Page 75: Window Wash/Wipe System And Headlight Washer System: Functional Check

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.31 Window wash/wipe system and head‐ light washer system: Functional check Check anti-freeze concentration of Windscreen Clear -G 052 164- , replenish with fluid ⇒ page 71 Window wash/wipe system: Check spray jet settings and adjust if necessary ⇒...
  • Page 76 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Starting immediately, use only Windscreen Clear -G 052 164- all- year-round when replenishing the window wash/wipe system. Note Windscreen Clear -G 052 164- protects the spray jets, fluid ♦ reservoir and connecting hoses from freezing.
  • Page 77 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Windscreen spray jet settings: The washer jets are preset. However, small height differences can be compensated for. – If both spray fields are not at same height, adjust spray direc‐ tion upwards or downwards as follows:...

  • Page 78: Wiper Blade Protection: Removing

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Operate windscreen washing system. The headlights are washed if the windscreen wiper lever is hold in “Wipe position” for at least 1.5 second. The washer fluid jet must hit the headlight lens centrally.
  • Page 79 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 2) Version of wiper blade with slide-on protective strip ♦ Identification, blade protector -arrow- is slid on wiper blade Removing wiper blade protection, version 2 ⇒ page 76 3) Transport wiper blade ♦ Identification: the transport wiper blade is fitted without wind deflector and must be replaced by the standard wiper blade.
  • Page 80 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Pull protective strip off wiper blade from bottom to top, as shown in illustration. – Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen. – Switch ignition on and briefly operate the wiper lever to move the wipers back to park position.

  • Page 81: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Halogen Headlights And Fog Lights, Adjusting If Necessary

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Depending on version, turn wiper blade with lip upwards and pull off, or release wiper blade at joint -3- by pushing locking device -1- into mounting -2- and pull wiper blade out.
  • Page 82 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 • The vehicle must be rolled forward or backward several me‐ tres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully several times so that springs settle. • The vehicle and the headlight adjuster must be on a level sur‐...
  • Page 83 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 When the fuel tank is half full, an additional weight of 20 kg must be placed in the luggage compartment. Note Use a container filled with water or gravel, for example (a 5 ♦...
  • Page 84 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.33.3 Adjusting halogen headlights Overview of halogen headlights: Left daytime running light bulb -L174- or right daytime run‐ ning light bulb -L175- , left headlight main beam bulb -M30- or right headlight main beam bulb -M32-...

  • Page 85: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Gas Discharge Headlights Without Dla, Adjusting If Necessary

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note Percentage given is based on a projection distance of 10 metres. – To adjust the headlight range turn adjustment bolt -arrow-. A lateral adjustment is not possible. Other additional lights Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked and set according to valid guidelines.
  • Page 86 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 The inclination of headlights of vehicles in the North American market is to be set to 0.7 %. Loading: With one person or 75 kg on the driver seat and the vehicle otherwise unloaded (unladen weight).
  • Page 87 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5209B- ♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system Test figure for dipped beam Check the following: – With the dipped beam switched on, the lowest part of the hor‐...

  • Page 88: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Gas Discharge Headlights With Dla, Adjusting If Necessary

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Adjusting left headlight: Lateral adjustment Height adjustment – Turn height adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct. Note In some markets, the adjustment bolt for lateral adjustment is -1- encapsulated. Lateral adjustment is not permissible here.
  • Page 89 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note For vehicles for North America the side adjustment of headlight is not permitted and has therefore an adjustment screw secured against turning. Inclination information in “%” is stamped into trim above headlight.
  • Page 90 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5046A- ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5047A- ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5208A- ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5209B- ♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system Test pattern with dynamic main beam...
  • Page 91 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Whether the horizontal light/dark border touches the separat‐ ing line -1- in the test area when the main beam is on. – Whether the breaking point -2- between horizontal part of the light/dark border on the right and the rising part on the left lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-.
  • Page 92 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Overview of gas discharge headlights and “Dynamic Light Assist” dynamic main beam regulation Bulb for left parking light -M1- or bulb for right parking light -M3- based on LED technology Bulb for left cornering light -L148- or bulb for right cornering...

  • Page 93: Service Interval Display: Resetting

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Adjusting left headlight: Lateral adjustment Height adjustment – Turn height adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct. Note In some markets, the adjustment screw for lateral adjustment is -1- encapsulated. Lateral adjustment is not permissible here.

  • Page 94: Service Interval Display: Recode

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.36.1 Resetting service interval display using vehicle diagnostic tester Note If the display is not as shown in the procedure: ⇒ Operating in‐ structions for vehicle diagnostic tester VAS PC ODIS Service – Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒...

  • Page 95: Track Rod Ends: Checking Clearance, Security And Boots

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 VAS PC ODIS Service – Select “Change flexible/fixed intervals”. – Select “Dash panel insert”. – Carry out adaptation according to the information – Select “Identify control unit”. of “Guided functions”. – Select “Guided functions”.

  • Page 96: Transportation Mode: Switching Off

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.40 Transportation mode: Switching off Note The transportation mode is responsible for assuring the start‐ ♦ ing capability of vehicle. Battery discharging is reduced by the transportation mode, ♦ because electrical consumers are switched off.
  • Page 97 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Vehicles with blocking pieces fitted to the suspension struts have a label hanging from the mirror -arrow.-. Removing blocking pieces on piston rod – Relieve weight on coil springs by raising vehicle with a hoist.

  • Page 98: Clock And Date: Set To Correct Time

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.42 Clock and date: Set to correct time Clock with button in dash panel insert The time is set using button -1- in the dash panel insert. – Press button -1- and hold it until the text “Time” is shown on the display.

  • Page 99: Camshaft Drive Toothed Belt: Check

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Note For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐ cedure manually in the information. 4.45 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check...

  • Page 100: Coolant Pump Toothed Belt: Checking

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 4.46 Coolant pump toothed belt: Checking Procedure – Loosen hose clips -1, 2- and remove air pipe. – Free air hose from air pipe. – Disconnect electrical connector -1-. – Release catches -arrows- and remove air pipe.

  • Page 101: Spark Plugs: Renewing

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Lay wiring harness to one side -arrows-. – Unscrew bolts -1, 3- and remove cover -2- for toothed belt for coolant pump. – Turn crankshaft by the bolt of the crankshaft toothed belt in the...
  • Page 102 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- 4.47.1 Renewing spark plugs, 1.2 l and 1.4 l TSI engines Removing – Loosen hose clips -1- and -2- and remove air pipe. – Disconnect electrical connector -2-.

  • Page 103: Reading Fault Memory Of All Systems With Vehicle Diagnostic Tester , Correcting Possible Faults

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Tighten bolt -1- of pencil-type ignition coil to specified torque. – Reconnect electrical connector -2-. Repeat the procedure for all other pencil-type ignition coils. – Fit air pipe. – Fit hose clips -1- and -2-.
  • Page 104 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 All event memories are read again. Now it is confirmed on display that all sporadic faults have been cleared. The diagnosis log can be sent automatically “online”. The vehicle system test is completed.

  • Page 105: Exhaust Emissions Test

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Exhaust emissions test This chapter provides information on the following subjects: Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines ⇒ page 101 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines ⇒ page 109 Note Please observe the country specific legal regulations.
  • Page 106 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Exhaust gas testing station (remote head) XXL -VAS 7300- ♦ Adapter cable with pull relief -VAS 5055/2- ♦ Remote diagnosis head -VAS 5054 A- ♦ Diagnosis interface -VAS 5055- Note It is only possible to carry out an exhaust emissions test when ♦...
  • Page 107 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 An overview is displayed to select the respective EET type. – Select “EET petrol” -arrow-. The display for warm-up phase appears. 5. Exhaust emissions test...
  • Page 108 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Continue exhaust emissions test according to instructions on display. – If the EET specification selection is displayed, select respec‐ tive “EET specification selection” -arrow-. ♦ If exhaust emissions test is performed initially, either select “Standard values”,...
  • Page 109 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Enter displayed values on EET data sheet in column “Test values for exhaust emissions test” on display as follows: Test speed (idling speed) Warm-up phase for catalytic converter Engine temperature Increased idling speed...
  • Page 110 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Follow instructions on display. – Switch off ignition. – Connect diagnosis cable connector to EOBD connection. – Switch on ignition. – Perform visual check of exhaust emissions warning lamp. – If lamp lights up, press button “Lamp On” -arrow C-.
  • Page 111 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 It is automatically switched to test for readiness of operation. It is checked here if all tests for readiness of operation supported by the control unit have been performed. Note If all displayed values are set to zero, a regulating probe test ♦...
  • Page 112 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Measurement at increased idling speed: It is automatically switched to display for measuring increased idling speed. – Follow instructions on display. Measurement starts when the engine speed has reached the re‐ quired level.

  • Page 113: Exhaust Emissions Test For Diesel Engines

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Evaluation: When the exhaust emissions test has been performed, the log is shown on display. The test result is displayed. Now remarks concerning the exhaust emissions test can be en‐ tered -arrow A-. They will then be included in the test log.
  • Page 114 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 ♦ Emissions testing station -VAS 6300- ♦ OBD adapter cable -VAS 5052/16-1- ♦ Exhaust gas testing station (interface) XXL -VAS 7300- ♦ Exhaust gas testing station (remote head) XXL -VAS 7300- ♦ Adapter cable with pull relief -VAS 5055/2- ♦...
  • Page 115 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Initial screen: – Select button “Exhaust emissions test” -arrow-. An overview is displayed to select the respective EET type. – Select “EET diesel” -arrow-. The display for warm-up phase appears. 5. Exhaust emissions test...
  • Page 116 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Continue exhaust emissions test according to instructions on display. – If the EET specification selection is displayed, select respec‐ tive “EET specification selection” -arrow-. ♦ If exhaust emissions test is performed initially, select “Stand‐...
  • Page 117 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Select “Diesel OBD” -arrow-. Specified data input for EET: There are different ways to enter the specified data: ♦ 1) Manual input ♦ 2) Bar code input of EET data sheet ♦ 3) ELSA web service...
  • Page 118 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 All data required are shown on display -1-. – Press button -arrow- to continue the process. → Visual check: – Follow instructions on display. – Perform visual check of all exhaust emissions relevant com‐...
  • Page 119 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Connect diagnosis cable connector to EOBD connection. Visual check of exhaust emissions warning lamp with ignition switched off: – Switch on ignition. – Perform visual check of exhaust emissions warning lamp. – If lamp lights up, press button “Lamp On” -arrow C-.
  • Page 120 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Follow instructions on display. Measurement starts when the engine speed has reached the re‐ quired level. Note Do not insert emission probe into exhaust tail pipe. ♦ Measurement can be skipped using button, i.e.
  • Page 121 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 An air quality check is carried out before starting the free accel‐ eration. When doing this, no emission probe must be in the exhaust tail pipe. Otherwise measuring errors or faulty signals could occur during further measurements.
  • Page 122 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Follow instructions on display -arrow B-. Now the next throttle burst follows, starting with phase 1 of “Free acceleration”. Many “Free accelerations” can be carried out until: ♦ Three “Free accelerations” have been completed in succes‐...
  • Page 123 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 – Then press button -arrow B-. → The exhaust emissions test is completed, a new exhaust emis‐ sions test can be performed. 5. Exhaust emissions test...

  • Page 124: Glossary

    Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Glossary These explanations only apply to “Maintenance Manual”. They are not necessarily generally valid! Term Explanation (Anti-lock brake system); the ABS is a regulating system in the brake system that prevents locking when braking. This helps to maintain directional stability and steerability.
  • Page 125 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Term Explanation Multi-point injection North American region NOx reducing Designation of aqueous urea solution according to DIN ISO 22241-1, see also (AdBlue®) agent AUS 32 ⇒ page 120 NO x reducing Designation of aqueous urea solution according to DIN ISO 22241-1, see also (AdBlue®) ⇒...
  • Page 126 Golf 2013 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2012 Term Explanation From model year 2008 the designation TFSI is replaced by TSI. Therefore the designation TSI is given to TSI turbocharger and TSI twincharger. TSI turbocharger: charging only with turbocharger TSI twincharger: charging with turbocharger and compressor...

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