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Volkswagen Golf 2020 Maintenance Manual

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Golf 2020 ➤
Golf Variant 2021 ➤
Edition 10.2020
Service Department. Technical Information

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  • Page 1 Service Maintenance Golf 2020 ➤ Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Edition 10.2020 Service Department. Technical Information...

  • Page 2: Maintenance

    Service Maintenance H e a d i n g 1. Engine list 2. Service work 3. General information 4. Descriptions of work 5. Exhaust emissions test 6. 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) 7. Glossary 8. ---Change history--- Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and safety.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Contents Engine list ............. .
  • Page 4 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.31 Hybrid components: inspect for damage to high-voltage components and wires..4.32 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open ..

  • Page 5: Engine List

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Engine list (VIGG001458; Edition 10.2020) Golf CD1 Petrol engines ⇒ page 1 Diesel engines ⇒ page 3 Golf Estate Petrol engines ⇒ page 4 Diesel engines ⇒ page 4...
  • Page 6 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Engines ⇒ Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine Displace‐ ment Engine code DLAA DLAB DLBA DNFC Injection/ignition Hitachi Hitachi TSI turbocharger TSI turbocharger unleaded, at least Petrol en‐...
  • Page 7 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Engines ⇒ Petrol engine Displacement Engine code DWYA Camshaft drive Toothed belt Golf CD1 diesel engines Engines ⇒ Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Displace‐ ment Engine code...
  • Page 8 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Petrol engines, Golf estate CG5 Engines ⇒ Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine Petrol engine Displacement Engine code DFYA DJKA DLAA DLAB No. of cylinders/valves per cylinder Power kW at rpm...
  • Page 9 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Engines ⇒ Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Displace‐ ment Engine code DTRB DTRD DTSA DTSB Compression ratio 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 Injection/ignition common rail common rail...

  • Page 10: Service Work

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Service work Information reference flexible or fixed service ⇒ page 6 Service tables ⇒ page 8 Information about flexible or fixed serv‐ Service identification ⇒ page 6 Flexible service ⇒...

  • Page 11: Service Interval Display

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 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.

  • Page 12: Service Tables

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note For vehicles with a flexible service but which are serviced ac‐ cording to fixed service intervals, the service interval display must be recoded to “non-flexible” ⇒ page 154...

  • Page 13: Pre-Delivery Inspection

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note Deviating scopes of service no longer include extended ad‐ ♦ ditional inspections. These must now also be carried out within the scope of every inspection. Deviating service intervals: inspection is now always due ♦...
  • Page 14 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Scope of work – Charging cable: check that cable is present and check its condition. • Applies only to BEV and PHEV – High-voltage battery: charging • Applies only to BEV and PHEV 2.2.2...
  • Page 15 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Oil change Inspection Scope of work service – High-voltage charging socket in radiator grille and tank cap: inspect for soiling and damage. • Applies only to BEV – Reducing agent (AdBlue®): replenish only if customer requests.

  • Page 16: Service Intervals

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Oil change Inspection Scope of work service – Engine oil: replenish. – Oil level: check. – Battery and, if fitted, second battery: check with battery tester. – Engine and components in engine compartment: inspect for leaks and damage (from above).

  • Page 17: Air Filter

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Scope of work Climate and traffic con‐ For operation with fuels that are »NOT« compliant ditions usual for passen‐ with standards EN 228 ⇒ page 24 or EN 590 ⇒...

  • Page 18: Panoramic Sliding Sunroof

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Whichever occurs first. 2.2.6 Panoramic sliding sunroof Scope of work Climate and traffic conditions usu‐ Countries with high levels of dust al for passenger vehicles ⇒ page 25 Panoramic sliding sunroof Max.

  • Page 19: Diesel Fuel Filter

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 2.2.9 Diesel fuel filter Scope of work Diesel compliant with EN 590 Diesel not compliant with EN 590 ⇒ page 23 Diesel fuel filter: renewing Every 60,000 km Every 30,000 km •...
  • Page 20 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Scope of work Interval Every 4 years ® Reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF): changing • Applies only to vehicles driven less than 15,000 km in 4 years Natural gas system: visually inspecting natural gas...

  • Page 21: General Information

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 General information General warnings for working on high-voltage system ⇒ page Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack ⇒ page 17 Entries in service schedule ⇒ page 18 Severe operating conditions ⇒...

  • Page 22: Entries In Service Schedule

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 3.2.2 Lifting points for lifting platform and trolley jack NOTICE If the support plates or lifting arms of the lifting platform are improperly seated the surrounding parts of the vehicle may be damaged.

  • Page 23: Vehicle Data Sticker

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 • Countries with generally poor road conditions such as high number of potholes, protrusions, high elevations in the road/ deep “tramlines”. • High number of gravel roads with poor surface quality, such as irregularities/bumps, elevations, protruding stones, waves.

  • Page 24: Connecting Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Description of work for removing lock carrier trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70; Luggage compart‐ ment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier trim The sticker contains the following data of the vehicle...

  • Page 25: Vehicle Identification Number

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Diagnosis system -VAS 6160 A- ♦ Diagnosis system VCI -VAS 6150 C- Note Ensure that the selected vehicle diagnostic tester is used only with the respective diagnostic cable.
  • Page 26 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Vehicle identification number on extension of longitudinal member ⇒ page 22 ♦ Significance of vehicle identification number ⇒ page 22 3.7.1 Vehicle identification number on lower edge of windscreen...

  • Page 27: Countries With Hot Climate

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Countries with hot climate ♦ Countries with hot and super hot climates have elevated peak temperatures (50°C) compared with the European average (25°C). ♦ Locally high ambient temperatures have an influence on the...

  • Page 28: Country Overview For Petrol Not Compliant With En 228

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Azerbaijan Honduras Moldova Surinam Ethiopia India Mongolia Swaziland Bahamas Indonesia Mozambique Syria Bahrain Iraq Myanmar Tajikistan Bangladesh Iran Namibia Tanzania Belize Jamaica Nepal Thailand Benin Yemen New Caledonia Togo...

  • Page 29: Engine Code And Engine Number

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Armenia Honduras Dutch Overseas Territo‐ Turkey ries Azerbaijan Indonesia Niger Turkmenistan Ethiopia Iraq Nigeria Uganda Bahamas Iran North Korea Ukraine Bahrain Jamaica Oman Uruguay Bangladesh Yemen Pakistan Uzbekistan Belize...

  • Page 30: Type Plate

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Egypt Georgia Malawi Seychelles Algeria Ghana Maldives South Sudan Angola Guatemala Mali Sudan Equatorial Guinea Guinea Morocco Suriname Argentina Guinea-Bissau Mauritania Swaziland Armenia Guyana Mauritius Syria Azerbaijan Honduras Mexico...

  • Page 31: Shortened Intervals For Spark Plug Replacement

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 The type plate includes the following vehicle data: A - Vehicle identification number B - Variable indications e.g. axle loads, gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight C - Model identification number D - Engine code 3.14...
  • Page 32 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Country 30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year Brunei Burkina Faso (Up‐ per Volta) Burundi Chile China Costa Rica Democratic Repub‐...
  • Page 33 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Country 30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year Lebanon Liberia Libya Macao Madagascar Malawi Maldives Mali Morocco Mauritania...
  • Page 34 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Country 30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Trinidad and Toba‐ Chad Tunisia Turkey...
  • Page 35 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4. Descriptions of work...

  • Page 36: Descriptions Of Work

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Descriptions of work Swivel joints and axle mountings: inspecting ⇒ page 34 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil ⇒ page 36 Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking function ⇒...
  • Page 37 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Hybrid components: inspecting for damage to high-voltage com‐ ponents and wires ⇒ page 87 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion when doors and flaps are open ⇒ page 87 Poly V-belt: renewing ⇒...

  • Page 38: Swivel Joints And Suspension Link Mountings: Inspecting

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Track rods: checking clearance, attachment and boots ⇒ page Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter ele‐ ment ⇒ page 155 Selective wheel torque control: change oil in left and right clutch chambers ⇒...
  • Page 39 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Check axle mountings also for following damage: ♦ Complete separation of rubber and metal parts. ♦ Large play between mounting and suspension link, which has a considerably negative effect on the function of the mounting.

  • Page 40: All-Wheel Drive Coupling: Changing Oil

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil Note On vehicles with all-wheel drive coupling the drain plugs and ♦ sealing plugs of both systems are often interchanged ow‐ ing to the integrated housing construction of all-wheel drive coupling and final drive.
  • Page 41 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit -VAS 6622A- ♦ -VAS 6291 A- ♦ Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- Draining oil – Raise vehicle on lifting platform and place used oil collection and extraction unit -VAS 6622A- under all-wheel drive cou‐...
  • Page 42 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Screw in new oil drain plug with new seal and tighten it to specified torque. Oil drain plug is fitted with captive seal. Specified torque Oil drain plug Filling with oil –...
  • Page 43 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Oil capacity and oil specification ⇒ page 40 – Screw oil container -A- onto charging device -VAS 6291 A- with valve closed -arrow-. – Open valve -arrow- and hold oil tank as shown in diagram.

  • Page 44: Automatic Headlight Control And Static Cornering Light: Checking Function

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Ensure adherence to prescribed temperature range during oil level check if oil temperature was not within prescribed temper‐ ature range of 20 °C to 40 °C when topping up oil.

  • Page 45: Automatic Gearbox 09S: Changing Atf

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Switch on ignition. – Change light switch -1- to position “Auto” -2-. – Cover light/rain sensor -arrow- from outside with your hand or a suitable object. This measures the light incidence and the headlights are switched on.
  • Page 46 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Specified torque Bolt for securing bracket – Check battery for secure seating. If necessary, retighten nut -3- of securing bracket -2- to specified torque. – Open cover -1- over battery negative terminal.
  • Page 47 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Procedure ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery 4.5.2 12 V battery in luggage compartment: checking battery terminal clamp for firm seating Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 48 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Manually check battery terminal clamp -3- for firm seating. If necessary, retighten nut -1- of battery terminal clamp -3- to specified torque. – Manually check battery terminal clamp -7- for firm seating. If necessary, retighten nut -8- of battery terminal clamp -7- to specified torque.

  • Page 49: 12-Volt Battery: Renewing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Install in reverse order of removal. Observe specified torques while doing so. Specified torque Battery cover nuts Nuts of battery terminal clamps Securing bracket nut Carry out following procedures after connecting battery: Procedure ⇒...

  • Page 50: Status Of Battery (12V): Reading - Sending Diagnosis Protocol Via Online Connection

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Battery check using battery tester with printer -VAS 6161-. Depending on the result of the battery test, “perform cur‐ rent draw test” (charged separately). ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 27; Checking battery Status of battery (12V): reading - send‐...

  • Page 51: Tyres: Checking Condition, Wear Pattern, Tyre Pressure And Tread Depth

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Switch off ignition. – Using the ignition key, turn switch to position “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”. – Switch on ignition. – “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning lamp goes out after self-test (passenger airbag activated).
  • Page 52 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Tyre inflater -VAS 5216- 4.10.1 Tyres: checking condition NOTICE If damage is determined, always check to see if a new tyre should be fitted. Tests at delivery inspection –...

  • Page 53: General Information

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Minimum tread depth: 1.6 mm Note This figure may vary according to legislation in individual ♦ countries. Ask your importer. The minimum tread depth is reached when the tyres have ♦...
  • Page 54 Note Important information about winter tyres recommended by ♦ Volkswagen can be found in ⇒ Wheels and tyres guide; Rep. gr. 44; Wheels, tyres, wheel alignment; Wheel and tyre combinations. If winter tyres are fitted, a sticker indicating the speed limit ♦...
  • Page 55 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number -5H0 010 000- Golf Part number -5H0 010 000 A- Part number -5H0 010 000 L- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size...
  • Page 56 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf -5H0 010 000 D- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/45 R17 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 290/2.9/42...
  • Page 57 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf -5H0 010 000 E- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 205/55 R16 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39...
  • Page 58 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf -5H0 010 000 G- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 205/55 R16 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 270/2.7/39...
  • Page 59 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf -5H0 010 000 Q- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/45 R17 225/40 R18...
  • Page 60 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf -5H0 010 000 P- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/40 R18 270/2.7/39 270/2.7/39 300/3.0/44...
  • Page 61 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf -5H0 010 000 AP- Half payload Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/40 R18 9 270/2.7 270/2.7 290/2.9...
  • Page 62 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.10.6 Tyre pressures, Golf estate Note During delivery inspection, check that tyre inflation pressure ♦ sticker is fitted. If the sticker is missing, order a new sticker through ETKA.
  • Page 63 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number -5H0 010 000 Golf Estate Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 195/65 R15 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36...
  • Page 64 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf Estate -5H0 010 000 AS- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/45 R17 225/40 R18...
  • Page 65 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf Estate -5H0 010 000 AJ- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/40 R18 290/2.9/42 290/2.9/42...

  • Page 66: Brake And Clutch System: Change Brake Fluid

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Part number Golf Estate -5H0 010 000 AK- Half payload Half load, comfort Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/45 R17 225/40 R18...
  • Page 67 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564- NOTICE ♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents).
  • Page 68 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note The strainer in brake fluid reservoir must remain in place. ♦ Ensure that no brake fluid runs through the strainer after ♦ completing the extraction (the brake fluid level in the reser‐...
  • Page 69 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Push collector bottle bleeder hose -1- onto front left bleeder valve. – Open bleeder screw, and let appropriate quantity of brake fluid run out ⇒ page 67 – Close bleeder screw. Torque: ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 47;...
  • Page 70 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Open bleeder screw, and let appropriate quantity of brake fluid run out ⇒ page 67 – Close bleeder screw; torque: ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 47; Rear brake caliper; Assembly overview - rear brake caliper.
  • Page 71 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Rapidly operate pedal from stop to stop 10 to 15 times. – Open bleeder valve. – Allow another 50 ml of brake fluid to flow out. – Close bleeder valve and fit dust cap.

  • Page 72: Brake System And Shock Absorbers: Inspecting For Leaks And Damage

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Sequence Brake fluid quantity bleeder valves: which must flow out of bleeder valves: Rear right 0.30 l Clutch slave cylinder 0.15 l Total quantity for automatic gearbox including approx. 1.00 l the quantity extracted from the brake fluid res‐...

  • Page 73: Brake Fluid Level: Check

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.13 Brake fluid level: Check NOTICE ♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Mineral oils will damage seals and rubber grommets of brake system.

  • Page 74: Brakes, Front And Rear: Checking Thickness Of Brake Pads And Condition Of Brake Discs

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 “replenishing is NOT required”. Recommended brake fluid level, brake pads new or well within wear limit: • Between MIN and MAX markings NOTICE If the fluid level is below min. marking -2-, the brake system must be checked for leaks before fluid is topped up, “Repair...
  • Page 75 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.14.1 Front disc brake pads: checking thick‐ ness Note One some vehicles it may be very difficult to ascertain or meas‐ ure the thickness of the pad due to the geometry of the wheel rim.
  • Page 76 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Tighten wheel securing bolts in diagonal sequence to speci‐ fied torque ⇒ page 131 – Place adapter in vehicle tool kit after completing work. – Fit wheel bolt covers if necessary .

  • Page 77: Diesel Fuel Filter: Draining

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Tighten wheel securing bolts in diagonal sequence to speci‐ fied torque ⇒ page 131 – Place adapter in vehicle tool kit after completing work. – Fit wheel bolt covers if necessary .

  • Page 78: Diesel Fuel Filter: Renewing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Specified torque Banjo bolt 4.16 Diesel fuel filter: renewing CAUTION Risk of burns from very hot fuel. ♦ In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a temperature of 100°C.
  • Page 79 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Remove filter element -1- from fuel filter housing -2-. Installing – Always moisten new seal slightly with diesel fuel to avoid malfunctions! – Insert filter element -2- centrally into fuel filter housing -1-.

  • Page 80: Diesel Particulate Filter: Checking

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 NOTICE The high-pressure pump has very tight tolerances and must not be allowed to run without fuel. To prevent this and to ena‐ ble the engine to start quickly after parts have been renewed, it is important to observe the following: ♦...

  • Page 81: Fault Memory Of All Systems: Reading With Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Correcting Possible

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 CAUTION After batteries have been disconnected and reconnected the roll-back function of the electric window regulators is disabled. Severe pinching injuries could result! Carry out the following procedure to position the electric window...

  • Page 82: Natural Gas System: Resetting Interval Display If A Check In Line With Ece Ruling 110 Has

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.22 Natural gas system: resetting interval display if a check in line with ECE rul‐ ing 110 has been carried out Natural gas vehicles as of model year 2019 have an interval display in the dash panel insert that reminds the vehicle opera‐...
  • Page 83 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Battery lamp -VAS 6901- ♦ Leak detection spray ♦ Endoscope WARNING For reasons of safety, service and maintenance of the natural gas system may only be meticulously carried out by specially trained personnel.
  • Page 84 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Open rotary fasteners -arrows- of underbody cladding. – Detach underbody cladding -1-. Underbody trim of natural gas fuel tank 3. – Open rotary fasteners -arrows-, and detach trim -1-.
  • Page 85 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Leakage test – Switch on ignition to set pressures in gas system to operat‐ ing state. For the leakage test, the engine can be switched off. CAUTION ♦ Pressurised natural gas may escape from natural gas tanks.
  • Page 86 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Test locations ♦ Natural gas filler neck -arrow-. ♦ Tank shut-off valve for natural gas fuel tank 3 with all connections, threaded connections, and mechanical shut-off valve -arrows- ♦ Manifold -arrows- on underbody.
  • Page 87 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Check electromechanical high-pressure regulator for gas mode with all connections and threaded connections -arrows-. ♦ Check condition of low pressure hose -1-. 4. Descriptions of work...

  • Page 88: Natural Gas System: Checking Wax Layer Between Natural Gas Fuel Tank And Fuel Tank Shut

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Gas rail with gas injectors -1-, gas rail sensor -2- and con‐ nection for low-pressure line -3-. – Assembly is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

  • Page 89: Natural Gas Filler Connection And Sealing Cap: Checking Condition, If Necessary Cleaning And Checking Seal

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Make sure gap between natural gas fuel tank and -1- and fuel tank shut-off valve -2- is sufficiently waxed. – If necessary, spray wax over entire circumference -arrows-.

  • Page 90: Boots: Inspecting

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Check natural gas filler neck for contamination, damage and surface corrosion. Clean natural gas filler neck ONLY from outside. – If the filler neck is dirty, clean off dirt using compressed air.

  • Page 91: High-Voltage Battery: Charging

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.30 High-voltage battery: charging Note The high-voltage battery must be charged to at least 80 % at ♦ pre-delivery inspection. During subsequent service inspections, the high-voltage bat‐ ♦ tery will be charged fully only if requested by the customer.

  • Page 92: Poly V-Belt: Renewing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Area around trim strips ♦ Windscreen roof edge ♦ Outer and inner A-pillar ♦ Inner and outer bonnet ♦ Wheel arches ♦ Inner and outer tailgate 4.33 Poly V-belt: renewing Procedure ⇒...

  • Page 93: Poly V-Belt And Tensioning Roller For Belt-Driven Starter-Alternator: Renew

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -glassy flanks-, surface cracks) NOTICE • If faults are found, it is absolutely necessary to renew the poly V-belt. •...
  • Page 94 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 NOTICE • If faults are found, it is absolutely necessary to renew the poly V-belt. • In the case of petrol engines, toothed belts which came in‐ to contact with oil, brake fluid, fuel or coolant, must always be renewed.

  • Page 95: Cooling System: Checking Frost Protection And Coolant Level

    Volkswagen. Distilled water fulfils all requirements. Therefore, only ever use distilled water when mixing coolant for topping up or renewing coolant.
  • Page 96 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Do not reduce the coolant concentration by adding water, ♦ even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. Frost pro‐ tection must be guaranteed to at least -25°C. The temperature reading on the refractometer corresponds ♦...

  • Page 97: Mixing Ratio

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note If the currently used coolant additive cannot be determined ♦ precisely, use the scale -2- for coolant additive G13. Please observe disposal instructions! ♦ – Check coolant additive concentration after road test again.

  • Page 98: Cooling System For High-Voltage System: Checking Coolant Additive And Coolant Level

    Volkswagen. Distilled water fulfils all requirements. Therefore, only ever use distilled water when mixing coolant for topping up or renewing coolant.
  • Page 99 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 however, -48°C is the maximum as otherwise the cooling effect will be impaired. Do not reduce the coolant concentration by adding water, ♦ even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. Frost pro‐...
  • Page 100 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Coolant level between “MIN. marking” -4- and “MAX. marking” -2-: – Check coolant additive ⇒ page 96 – Replenish coolant up to “max. mark” -2-. – Fit a new lead seal to coolant expansion tank.

  • Page 101: Air Filter: Cleaning Housing And Renewing Filter Element

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note If the currently used coolant additive cannot be determined ♦ precisely, use the scale -2- for coolant additive G13. Please observe disposal instructions! ♦ – Check coolant additive concentration after road test again.
  • Page 102 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver -VAS 6494- Note Always use air filter elements available as genuine parts; ♦ refer to Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA). If necessary, use silicone-free lubricant when installing the ♦...
  • Page 103 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Carefully fit upper part of air filter onto lower part of air filter without applying excessive force. Screw in securing bolts -arrows-, and tighten them to specified torque.
  • Page 104 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Carefully release retaining tabs -arrows- on upper part of air filter one after the other. Note The retaining tabs may break. – Remove upper part of air filter housing and remove air filter element.
  • Page 105 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.39.3 Air filter element: removing and instal‐ ling, 1.6 l PFI engines Removing – Pull air hose -1- off upper part of air filter. – Unscrew and remove bolts -arrows- from upper part of air filter.
  • Page 106 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.39.4 Air filter element: removing and instal‐ ling, 2.0 l TSI engines Removing – Pull vacuum hose -1- off upper part of air filter. – Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- from upper part of air filter and lift it together with air ducts to one side.
  • Page 107 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Checking position of warm air flap – Check position of warm air flap -1- in lower part of air filter. The warm air flap must close completely at temperatures above +12°C.

  • Page 108: Multi-Purpose Additive For Diesel Fuel: Adding

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.40 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding 4.40.1 Specification for using multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel NOTICE In the market mentioned below there is a particularly high risk of deposits forming on the injectors and inlet valves owing to the quality of the fuel.
  • Page 109 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Country Benin Dutch Overseas Territories Bhutan Nigeria Brazil Pakistan Brunei Panama Burkina Faso Paraguay China Saudi Arabia Democratic Republic of the Congo Senegal Dominican Republic Sierra Leone El Salvador...

  • Page 110: Multi-Purpose Additive For Petrol Fuel: Adding

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.41 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding 4.41.1 Specification for using multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel NOTICE In the market mentioned below there is a particularly high risk of deposits forming on the injectors and inlet valves owing to the quality of the fuel.

  • Page 111: Engine And Components In Engine Compartment: Inspecting For Leaks And Damage (From Above And Below)

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Country Ghana Indonesia Iraq Iran Japan Yemen Jordan Cambodia Qatar Columbia Kuwait Lebanon Mauritius Niger Nigeria Oman Pakistan Peru Philippines Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Surinam Syria Chad Uzbekistan United Arab Emirates Vietnam 4.42...

  • Page 112: Engine Cover Panel "Top": Removing And Installing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ And brake system Check for leaks, abrasion, porousness, cracks, correct seating and attachment in retainers. Note Any detected defects must be rectified as repair measures. ♦ If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal ♦...
  • Page 113 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.43.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐ stalling, 2.0 l TSI engines Version 1 Removing – Carefully pull engine cover panel off ball studs one after other -arrows-. Do not pull off engine cover panel abruptly or only on one side (image shows example).

  • Page 114: Engine Data Plate With Certification Test Group Code: Checking If Fitted And For Condition, Also Checking Ctg Code Against The Code In The Engine Control Unit

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.43.3 Engine cover panel, common rail die‐ sel engines: removing and installing Removing NOTICE Do not accidentally touch or pull on the fuel return line when removing and installing the engine cover panel. The connec‐...

  • Page 115: Engine Compartment Cover (Noise Insulation) "Bottom": Removing And Installing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Make sure that the CTG label is present, readable and not damaged. – Read the code on the CTG label -1-, or scan the QR code -2- using the 2D scanner -VAS 6161/1-, and compare it against the code in the engine control unit.

  • Page 116: Engine Oil: Draining, Renewing Oil Filter And Filling Engine Oil

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note The oil level must always be in the upper third of area -B- ♦ for the delivery inspection. This way, you will achieve the greatest possible customer satisfaction.
  • Page 117 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ The engine must only run at idling speed as long as the oil pressure warning lamp lights up in dash panel. ♦ Do not rev up! ♦ The full oil pressure is not attained until the warning lamp has gone out.
  • Page 118 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Removing oil filter – Remove “lower” engine compartment cover (noise insula‐ tion) ⇒ page 111 – Loosen oil filter element -arrow- using Hazet oil filter strap -2171-1- or oil filter tool -3417-, and remove oil filter.
  • Page 119 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Let engine oil drain. Note Please observe disposal instructions! – Screw in new oil drain plug -3- with new seal -2- hand-tight first and then tighten it to specified torque.
  • Page 120 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 NOTICE ♦ Torque specifications must not be exceeded. ♦ Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil drain plug or even damage. 4.47.3 Engine oil: draining and renewing oil filter, 2.0 l TSI engines...
  • Page 121 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Oil filter: renewing element – Pull out filter element. – Moisten new O-ring -2- with engine oil and insert it into groove in oil filter housing -1-. – Renew filter element -3-.
  • Page 122 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note Depending on version, the vehicle is fitted with a sump made ♦ of sheet-metal or plastic. After the engine oil has been drained, the oil drain plug ♦...
  • Page 123 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit -VAS 6622A- ♦ 24 mm socket ♦ Torque wrench ♦ Oil spill cloth – Remove “lower” engine compartment cover (noise insula‐ tion) ⇒...
  • Page 124 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Oil filter: renewing element – Pull out oil filter element -5-. – Insert O-ring -2- in groove of oil drain plug for screw cap -1-. Screw in oil drain plug and tighten it to specified torque.

  • Page 125: Engine Oil: Capacities And Specifications

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Fill engine oil. Engine oil capacity: ♦ ⇒ Maintenance tables ♦ Engine oil: capacities and specifications ⇒ page 121 NOTICE ♦ Torque specifications must not be exceeded. ♦ Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil drain plug or even damage.
  • Page 126 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Golf Engine code Capacity / output With flexible service With fixed service VW standard SAE class VW standard SAE class DFYA 1.5 l / 110 kW 508 00 0W-20...

  • Page 127: Panoramic Sliding Sunroof

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ⇒ https://vw.servicenet.vwgroup.com/de/service-technik/in‐ spektion-und-wartung/oelfreigaben.html Golf Estate Engine code Capacity / output With flexible service With fixed service VW standard SAE class VW standard SAE class DFYA 1.5 l / 110 kW...
  • Page 128 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Noise and function: checking ⇒ page 124 Guide rails: cleaning and lubricating ⇒ page 124 Guide rail: cleaning and lubricating from outside ⇒ page 124 Glass panel mechanism: cleaning and lubricating ⇒...
  • Page 129 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Open glass panel completely. – Remove residual grease and dirt from guide rail using a lint-free cloth. – Apply lubricant to guide rail on inside and outside -arrows-.
  • Page 130 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Remove any excess lubricant from support cage and tilt lev‐ er of glass panel mechanism using a lint-free cloth. – Repeat process on the other side of the vehicle.
  • Page 131 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Bring glass panel -1- into tilt position – Inspect seal on rear glass panel -2- for damage. – Clean seal on rear glass panel -2- and opposite sealing surface on roof.

  • Page 132: Panorama Sliding Roof With Rear Panorama Roof

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Carefully push control guide lever -green- downwards. – Using a screwdriver, carefully push blocking element -blue- over lever -green- from side. 4.50 Panorama sliding roof with rear panor‐...
  • Page 133 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Remove residual grease and dirt from guide rails using iso‐ propanol and a lint-free cloth. – Lubricate inside and outside of whole guide rail -arrows-. – Repeat the process on the other side of the vehicle.

  • Page 134: Road Test: Performing (Driving Behaviour, Noises, Air Conditioner Etc.)

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Clean net and frame of wind deflector -1- with a sponge and soap solution. – Remove loose particles of dirt from wind deflector slot -arrows- using an industrial vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 135: Wheel Securing Bolts: Tightening To Specified Torque

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Foot brake and handbrake: function, free travel and effec‐ tiveness, pulling to one side, juddering, squeal ♦ ABS function: pulsing must be felt at the brake pedal during ABS-regulated braking ♦...

  • Page 136: Reducing Agent (Adblue®/Def): Replenishing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Fit adapter -2- onto anti-theft wheel bolt -1- as far as stop. – Fit wheel brace onto adapter -2- as far as stop. – Tighten wheel bolts diagonally to specified torque.
  • Page 137 ® /DEF) is contained in a sepa‐ rate tank in the vehicle. It is NOT therefore mixed with diesel fuel. ♦ A refill container approved by Volkswagen must be used for ® replenishing the reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF). ♦ The part numbers for available sizes of containers is availa‐...
  • Page 138 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Insufficient reducing agent If the level of reducing agent is low, one of the following mes‐ sages appears on the dash panel insert: ♦ From a remaining distance of 2400 km, a gong sounds and “Top up AdBlue (DEF)!”...

  • Page 139: Disposal Instructions

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 NOTICE ® Never allow reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF) to come into con‐ tact with trim or body parts. ® If this happens, wash off the reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF) with clear water and wipe area with a lint-free cotton cloth.

  • Page 140: Reducing Agent (Adblue®/Def): Changing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Clean reducing agent tank filler neck with a water-soaked, lint-free cotton cloth. – Insert filler nozzle of filling device for AdBlue -VAS 6960- into filler neck of tank for reducing agent, and start filling the tank for reducing agent.

  • Page 141: Tyre Repair Set: Checking

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 several wheels, the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator will indicate this in the dash panel insert and the Infotainment system. The rolling circumference of tyre changes if: ♦ The tyre pressure is too low.
  • Page 142 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Golf The tyre mobility set can be found in the tool bag -3- on the right side in the luggage compartment. The breakdown set includes a bottle of tyre sealant -1- and a compressor -2-.

  • Page 143: Window Wash/Wipe System: Functional Check

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note If the bottle was opened e.g. in connection with a flat tyre, it ♦ must also be renewed. Please observe disposal instructions! ♦ 4.57 Window wash/wipe system: functional...
  • Page 144 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Anti-freeze protection Genuine washer fluid Water ⇒ ETKA -22/-23 °C 1 part 2 part -37/-38 °C 1 part 1 part – Top up fluid in window wash/wipe system (only if customer requests to do so).
  • Page 145 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Windscreen spray jet settings The spray jets are preset. However, small differences in height may be corrected. – If both spray fields are not at same height, adjust spray...

  • Page 146: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Led Headlights

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Note Adjusting the wiper blades is a repair measure. ♦ The repair measure is carried out subject to a separate ♦ charge. 4.57.4 Rear window wiper blade: checking park position Procedure ⇒...
  • Page 147 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 • Inclination must be set. • Event memory must be cleared. • If the headlight adjustment unit has an adjustment mode, select it. • Refer to the ⇒ operating instructions for headlight adjust‐...
  • Page 148 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – The breaking point -2- between the horizontal part of the light-dark border on the left and the slope on the right should be on the vertical line passing through the centre mark.
  • Page 149 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Check whether the left horizontal light-dark border touches the separating line -1- in the test area of the headlight ad‐ justment unit. Inclination setting for SAE-compliant VOR gas discharge head‐...

  • Page 150: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Matrix Led Headlights

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Adjusting left headlight Lateral adjustment Height adjustment – Turn height adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct. – Turn lateral adjustment screw -1- until setting is correct. The lateral adjustment mechanism is sealed on SAE-compliant headlights.
  • Page 151 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 • Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned. • Inclination must be set. • Event memory must be cleared. • Headlight adjustment unit must be in correct adjustment mode (light mode), if available.
  • Page 152 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Use selector buttons on headlight adjusting unit -VAS 621 001- to select »Dipped beam« menu. – With the dipped beam switched on, the lowest part of the horizontal light-dark border must be aligned with the dividing line -1- of the test area.
  • Page 153 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Inclination value for ECE LED headlights Fill level of Inclination fuel gauge 0 to 1/2 1.0% 1/2 to 1 1.0% Check headlight adjustment using headlight adjusting unit -VAS 5046 A- or headlight adjusting unit -VAS 5047 A- –...
  • Page 154 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Press function button -1- in main menu of headlight adjusting unit -VAS 621 001-. – Use selector buttons on headlight adjusting unit -VAS 621 001- to select »Dipped beam« menu.
  • Page 155 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Press function button -1- in headlight adjusting unit -VAS 621 001-. – Press function button »Volkswagen« in headlight adjusting unit -VAS 621 001-. – For calibration of the main beam, »VW Seg« must be selec‐...

  • Page 156: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Fog Lights

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.60 Headlight adjustment: checking fog lights Note Additional weights are no longer used. ♦ Instead, a different inclination setting on the headlight adjust‐ ♦ ment unit is used. If the maintenance tables are used, the settings are dis‐...

  • Page 157: Service Interval Display: Resetting

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Fog lights – Check whether the upper light-dark border touches the set‐ ting line and runs horizontally over the entire width of the test screen. Other additional lights: Additionally retrofitted lights of other systems must be checked and set according to valid guidelines.

  • Page 158: Service Interval Display: Recoding

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ delivery inspection ♦ each oil change (flexible/fixed) is carried out! 4.61.1 Service interval display: resetting using vehicle diagnostic tester – Reset service interval display ⇒ page 20 – Select the respective service which is to be reset.

  • Page 159: Track Rods: Checking Clearance, Attachment And Boots

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.63 Track rods: checking clearance, at‐ tachment and boots Procedure – Check play by moving track rods and wheels with the vehi‐ cle raised (wheels hanging free). Clearance (specified): no clearance: –...

  • Page 160: Transportation Mode: Switching Off

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.66 Transportation mode: switching off Note The transportation mode is responsible for assuring the ♦ starting capability of vehicle. Battery discharging is reduced by the transportation mode, ♦ because electrical consumers are switched off.
  • Page 161 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 NOTICE On the front axle, up to 3 blocking pieces are installed on each side. Usage of any auxiliary means for removal (such as lubricant spray, silicone or similar) is not permitted.

  • Page 162: Clock And Date: Setting

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Correct position: bellows can be turned around rotational axis while seated in axial bearing. ♦ Otherwise pull bellows all-round out of axial bearing by one notch. ♦ After that, the bellows should be able to be turned around rotational axis.

  • Page 163: Toothed Belt (Petrol Engines): Renewing

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.72 Toothed belt (petrol engines): renewing Camshaft drive toothed belt: renewing, petrol engines – ⇒ Rep. gr. 15; Toothed belt drive; Removing and installing toothed belt Coolant pump toothed belt: renewing, petrol engines –...
  • Page 164 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Ignition coil with output stage, cylinder 2 – Press release button -b- on crankcase breather hose -1-, and pull off hose. – Carefully push crankcase breather hose -1- to one side.
  • Page 165 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage. Note Observe installation position of ignition coils with output ♦ stage! Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
  • Page 166 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Align and insert all ignition coils with output stage one after another loosely into spark plug hole.
  • Page 167 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Disconnect electrical connectors -1-. – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Push puller -T10530- as far as stop into hole in ignition coil -1-. – Tighten knurled nut -2- in -direction of arrow-.
  • Page 168 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage. Note Observe installation position of ignition coils with output ♦ stage! Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
  • Page 169 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Align and insert all ignition coils with output stage one after another loosely into spark plug hole.
  • Page 170 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Specified torque Spark plugs in cylinder head Bolt for ignition coil with output stage 4.74.3 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.5 l TSI en‐ gines Removing – Remove engine cover panel ⇒...
  • Page 171 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Tighten knurled nut -2- in -direction of arrow-. – Pull ignition coil on puller -T10530- in -direction of arrow- out of cylinder head cover. Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage.
  • Page 172 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Screw in new spark plugs and tighten them to specified tor‐ que using spark plug socket -3122 B- ⇒ page 168 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-.
  • Page 173 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 4.74.4 Renewing spark plugs, 2.0 l TSI en‐ gines (engine code DLBA) Removing – Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 108 – If fitted, unbolt earth wires -arrows-. – Release connectors -1- to -4-, and simultaneously pull all connectors off ignition coils with output stage.
  • Page 174 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage. Note Observe installation position of ignition coils with output ♦ stages! Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
  • Page 175 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Align and insert all ignition coils with output stage one after another loosely into spark plug hole.
  • Page 176 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Unscrew nut -2-, and move earth wire -1- clear. – Release electrical connectors while simultaneously pulling them off ignition coils -arrows-. – Insert puller -T10530- into hole -1- in ignition coil.
  • Page 177 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Repeat step for all ignition coils with output stage. Note Observe installation position of ignition coils with output ♦ stages! Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
  • Page 178 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Align and insert all ignition coils with output stage one after another loosely into spark plug hole.

  • Page 179: Exhaust Emissions Test

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Exhaust emissions test Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines ⇒ page 175 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines ⇒ page 177 Note Observe any country-specific legal requirements. ♦ The exhaust emissions test described below has been cre‐...
  • Page 180 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 The following vehicle data can be found in the vehicle registra‐ tion certificate part 1: ♦ Registration number: “e.g. WOB-HH 1234” ♦ Emission key number “Field 14.1 (code for field 14)”...

  • Page 181: Exhaust Emissions Test For Diesel Engines

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Visual inspection – Inspect all exhaust emissions relevant components. – Check if exhaust system is fitted and complete and check for leaks and damage. Procedure – Follow instructions from exhaust gas testing station.
  • Page 182 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ♦ Type and version “Field D2 (type only)”, “Field 2.2 (code for field D.2)” ♦ Nominal speed “field P4” Specified data input for EET There are different ways to enter the specified data: ♦...
  • Page 183 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Number of throttle bursts for conditioning Engine oil temperature (min. value) Select engine oil temperature measurement procedure Idling speed Governed speed Nominal speed (registration certification part 1, vehicle document)

  • Page 184: 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (Pti)

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 00 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) Note The following information is provided on the basis of the ♦ Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/621 and is intended solely as information for the regular roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles.
  • Page 185 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Description Method Necessary information Vehicle- Location of vehicle inter‐ specific de‐ face ⇒ page 182 scription of the location of and ac‐ cess to the vehicle in‐ terface Information...
  • Page 186 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 General description of electromechanical parking brake Electromechanical parking brake In the case of electromechanical parking brakes, the conven‐ tional handbrake lever is replaced by a switch. The electromechanical parking brake is operated by two electric motors, which act on the rear disc brakes via a gear mecha‐...
  • Page 187 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 The connection for the diagnostic tester -1- is located in the lower left section of the dash panel -2-. Steering system check Prerequisite: The steering wheel must be moved in the same direction as the desired direction of vehicle travel.

  • Page 188: Glossary

    (plug-in High-performance plug-in hybrid vehicles made by Volkswagen. Even longer distances hybrid) can be covered fully electrically (commuters). eTSI (mild hybrid) Electrified power units made by Volkswagen. Savings in fuel consumption plus higher comfort. ETKA Electronic parts catalogue Part no.
  • Page 189 The sports derivative as an independent vehicle concept. Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Hybrid vehicle Hybrid (full hybrid) Introduction to the hybrid technology by Volkswagen. Convenient electric cruising over short distances and at inner-city speeds. Maintenance manual LongLife service The LongLife service enables extremely long inspection or oil change intervals, de‐...
  • Page 190 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Term Explanation The LongLife service is not factory-activated. This means vehicles have a fixed service interval display (time and mileage dependent service intervals): These vehicles are fitted with the following components: ♦...

  • Page 191: Change History

    Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 ---Change history--- Date Chapter Scope of modification 30/10/2 Cooling system for high-voltage system: check‐ Chapter added. ing freeze protection and coolant level ⇒ page Battery (12V): checking battery terminal clamps Chapter updated.
  • Page 192 Golf 2020 ➤, Golf Variant 2021 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 10.2020 Date Chapter Scope of modification Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter Chapter updated. element ⇒ page 97 Engine oil: draining, renewing oil filter and re‐ Chapter updated. plenishing engine oil ⇒...

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