Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Service work In this chapter you will obtain information on the following sub‐ jects: ♦ Service tables for “Rest of World” markets ⇒ page 6 ♦...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ AIR FILTER All engine types EVERY 6 years ♦ Vehicles driving < than 90,000 km in 6 years EVERY 90,000 km ♦ Vehicles driving > than 90,000 km in 6 years whichever occurs first ♦...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Service intervals: Jetta 2008▸, Bora 2008▸, Golf Variant 2008▸ Petrol and diesel engines From - to Service type Service Intervals Engine codes/PR No/ Remarks 2008▸...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Note Inform the customer if faults are found during service and repair measures are necessary. – Ask the customer if he requires: •...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The sequence of the individual service tasks has been tested and optimised. Therefore, it should be followed to avoid unnecessary interruptions in the work.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Service interval display: Reset ⇒ page 153 – Engine and components in engine compartment (from above): Perform visual check for ⇒...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Diesel particulate filter: Check ⇒ page 74 ♦ Every 120,000 miles/180,000 km ♦ Further checks every 10,000 miles/15,000 km •...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 2.2.5 Delivery inspection for North American and Canadian markets ♦ The sequence of the individual service tasks has been tested and optimised. Therefore, it should be followed to avoid un‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Engine oil level: Check, top-up with engine oil if necessary; observe oil specifications! ⇒ page 117 – Engine and components in engine compartment (from above): Perform visual check for ⇒...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Ask the customer if he requires: • New wiper blades • Replenish Windscreen Clear G 052 164 (cleanser and anti- freeze). – Check if storage life date of first aid box has been exceeded and if warning triangle is fitted.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 • Replenish Windscreen Clear G 052 164 (cleanser and anti- freeze). – Check if storage life date of first aid box has been exceeded and if warning triangle is fitted.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Caution ♦ If RME fuel (biodiesel) is used, always note the information on RME fuel (biodiesel) ⇒ page 49 ♦ When using RME (biodiesel) according to “EN 14214”, the fuel filter must be renewed every 30,000 km.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page Tyres – Summer tyres [1], winter tyres [2], all-season tyres [3]: enter type of tyre ____ – Front left wheel: Check condition and wear pattern of tyre; enter tread depth: _______ mm ⇒...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Tyre pressure monitoring: Perform basic setting ⇒ page 144 • If fitted – Tyre repair set: Check and enter expiry date of tyre filler bottle: _______ ⇒...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Every 90,000 km Additional work Page – Air filter element: Renew and clean housing ⇒ page 95 ♦ Vehicles driving more than 90,000 km in 6 years –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Every 240,000 km Additional work Page – Camshaft drive toothed belt tensioning roller: Renew ⇒ page 174 • Valid for 4-cylinder TDI unit injector engines up to ▸2006 •...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Additional work Page – Renew tyre filler bottle of breakdown set (if fitted) - observe expiry date. ⇒ page 133 ♦ If fitted...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Caution ♦ The vehicle is not suitable for use with biodiesel and must not be filled up or driven with biodiesel. ♦ If you use biodiesel fuel, the engine and fuel system could be damaged.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 2.4.2 Interval service 2008 ▸ Caution ♦ In countries with elevated sulphur content in diesel fuel, change oil every 7,500 km. Affected countries with eleva‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Tyre pressure monitoring: Perform basic setting ⇒ page 144 • If fitted – Front left wheel: Check condition and wear pattern of tyre; enter tread depth: _______ mm ⇒...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Caution ♦ The vehicle is not suitable for use with biodiesel and must not be filled up or driven with biodiesel. ♦ If you use biodiesel fuel, the engine and fuel system could be damaged.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Rear left wheel: Check condition and wear pattern of tyre; enter tread depth: _______ mm ⇒ page 59 –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Every 30,000 km Additional work Page – Fuel filter: Renew ⇒ page 91 • When using diesel “NOT” conforming to EN 590 Every 60,000 km...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Every 150,000 km Additional work Page – Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renew ⇒ page 174 ♦ Only 4-cylinder unit injector engines • Generally it is not necessary to renew the toothed belt before the actual change interval is reached.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 3 years after initial registration and then every 2 years Additional work Page – Brake and clutch system: Change brake fluid ⇒ page 67 –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – Dash panel insert: Recode ⇒ page 154 • In countries with sulphur content in diesel fuel ⇒ page 47 –...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Work to be completed Page – “Your first service” sticker: Apply to driver side door pillar (B-pillar); sticker can be found ⇒ page 41 on an instruction attached at front of vehicle wallet.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Inspection service (oil change service & inspection service) every 10,000 miles or after 1 Page year ♦ whichever occurs first ♦ according to service sticker –...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 General In this chapter you will obtain information on the following sub‐ jects: ♦ Tow starting/towing for North American and Canadian markets ⇒ page 37 ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Ensure that lugs on air intake grille do not break off when remov‐ ing air intake grille -1- from openings of bumper -arrows-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Screw towing eye -1- in to stop -left-hand thread- -arrow- and tighten securely using wheel bolt wrench. – Unscrew towing eye after use and place in vehicle tool kit.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear stick into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle. Notes on vehicles with automatic gearbox:...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Service sticker “Your next service”: Enter a cross in position for next oil change service or inspection service (next service due) and enter date and mileage –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051 ♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- ♦ Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/6A- ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Diagnostic system -VAS 5053- ♦ Diagnostic cable -VAS 5052/3- Note Ensure that the fault reader is only used with the respective di‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The sticker includes the following vehicle data: 1 - Production control number 2 - Vehicle identification number 3 - Model identification number 4 - Model explanation/engine output...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 • Vehicle is often driven under full load or towing a trailer • Using diesel with elevated sulphur content • Regular operation in areas with high levels of dust...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 3.12 RME fuel -biodiesel- for vehicles up to 05.2006 Note For vehicles as of 06.2006 RME fuel must not be used. RME fuel may be used only in vehicles which have been approved for this purpose by Volkswagen - either in the standard version or in vehicles which have had special equipment (PR No.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The type plate -A- is visible at the lower door pillar when the left front door is opened. 3. General...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Descriptions of work In this chapter you will obtain information on the following sub‐ jects: ♦ Removable towing bracket: Check ⇒ page 53 ♦...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Spark plugs: Renew ⇒ page 175 Removable towing bracket: Check This chapter describes how to check and repair a removable tow‐ ing bracket.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Check contact surfaces -arrows- of ball head mounting for corrosion. – If contact surfaces are corroded, eliminate corrosion with a tri‐ angular scraper and clean the treated areas with silicone remover.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Turn light switch -4- to position O -1- and switch off ignition. 4.3.2 Checking cornering light (static corner‐ ing light) • Vehicle stationary, steering in straight-ahead position...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Note A securely seated battery clamp ensures trouble free function and long service life of the battery. Carry out the following procedure: –...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Check whether the warning lamp -arrow A- lights up perma‐ nently in the dash panel when the ignition is switched on. – Switch off ignition.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Tyre inflator -VAS 5216- 4.8.1 Checking condition of tyre WARNING If damage is determined, always check to see if a new tyre should be fitted.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.8.4 General notes WARNING ♦ For safety reasons, only tyres of same type and tread pat‐ tern should be fitted on a vehicle! ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Petrol engine Capacity / output 2.0 l/85 kW Tyre sizes Half load Full load front (bar) rear (bar) front (bar) rear (bar) 195/65 R 15...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Diesel engine Capacity / output 1.9 l / 74 kW TDI Tyre sizes Half load Full load front rear front rear (bar / kpa / psi)
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Petrol engine Capacity / output 1.4 l / 103 kW Tyre sizes Half load Full load front (bar) rear (bar) front (bar) rear (bar)
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Capacity / output 1.6l/85 kW Tyre sizes Half load Full load front (bar) rear (bar) front (bar) rear (bar) 205/55 R 16 225/45 R 17...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Capacity / output 1.9l / 77 kW TDI Tyre sizes Half load Full load front (bar) rear (bar) front (bar) rear (bar) 225/40 R 18...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Extract as much brake fluid as possible using suction hose from Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- . Note The strainer in brake fluid reservoir must not be removed.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Push collector bottle bleed hose -1- onto rear left bleeder screw. – Open bleeder screw and let appropriate quantity of brake fluid run out (see table).
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 “At MIN. marking or just above” “REPLENISHING IS NOT RE‐ QUIRED”. • Recommended brake fluid level when brake pads are new or well within wear limit: “Between MIN.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.15 Electric windows: Check positioning (open and close functions) Note The automatic opening and closing features for the electric win‐ dows do not function after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Note At this point it is useful to change to operating mode guided ♦ functions to carry out further operations with VAS 5051 and to prevent a second vehicle identification on tester.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.19 Haldex coupling (Jetta 4motion): Change oil Note On vehicles with Haldex coupling the drain plugs and sealing ♦ plugs of both systems are often interchanged, due to the in‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Check for correct filling by raising the vehicle again, and check if oil has flown out of adapter -A-. – If no oil has flown out, lower the vehicle again and continue with filling.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The marked menu point can be found between the two horizontal lines; there is also a triangle on the right-hand side. – Mark menu point “Settings”.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Your geographic zone can be read off the zone map, e.g. zone 8 for Germany, zone 6 for Mexico. Select compass zone and calibrate compass with button -A- and rocker switch -B- of windscreen wiper lever in “Main menu”.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 A vehicle symbol is displayed. – Press button -A- in windscreen wiper lever once. – To return to the main menu, press rocker switch -B- and hold for two seconds.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 5. Select menu “Zone” Select menu point “Zone” and confirm with -button A-. The compass menu will display the following: Direction Zone (e.g. zone 8 for Germany, zone 6 for Mexico,)
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The menu “Convenience” is selected. 4. Select menu “Compass” – Mark the menu point “Compass” with rocker switch -B-. The menu “Compass” is selected.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.24.1 Checking frost protection, replenish coolant additive if necessary Note For vehicles from model year 2008 only use coolant additive ♦ -G 12 plus-plus- in accordance with TL VW 774 G.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Check concentration of coolant additive using refractometer - T10007- (refer to operating instructions). The scale -1- of the refractometer is calibrated for coolant addi‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.24.3 Mixture ratio: Caution Only tap water may be used for mixing. Well water does not have the required quality to ensure the effectiveness of cool‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Remove old seal -2- from fuel filter upper part -1- by levering seal out of respective groove -2-. Caution Remove all diesel, dirt and water residues from fuel filter lower part using diesel extractor -VAS 5226- .
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Removing and installing air filter element, 1.6 l engines ⇒ page 99 Removing and installing air filter element, 2.0 l FSI engines ⇒ page 101 Removing and installing air filter element, 2.0 l TFSI engines...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Insert new filter element -1- into air filter housing lower part -2-. Note To secure the air filter housing upper part to air filter housing ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Place engine cover with upper side on a soft surface and pre‐ vent damage to the housing. – Unscrew bolts -arrows- from engine cover lower side.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Hook air filter lower part -1- on retaining lugs -arrows- of air filter upper part -2- and swing in direction of arrow, then press on lightly.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Remove bolts -arrows-. – Remove air filter housing lower part -1- and air filter element -2-. Note Observe disposal regulations! – Clean air filter housing lower part.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.26.4 Removing and installing air filter ele‐ ment, 2.0 l FSI engines – Remove the 4 screws -arrows- and remove cover. – Pull off retainer -2-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Separate air filter housing lower part -1- from air filter housing upper part -3-. – Remove air filter element -2- from air filter housing lower part -1-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Tighten bolts -arrows- to max. 3 Nm. 4.26.6 Removing and installing air filter ele‐ ment, 1.4 l TSI engines (103 kW, 118 kW, 125 kW), 2.0 l TSI engines.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Tighten air filter housing upper part with bolts -arrows- to 9 Nm. 4.26.7 Removing and installing air filter ele‐ ment, 1.4 l TSI engines (90 kW) –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.29.3 Removing and installing engine cover, 1.4 l TSI engines Removing: Caution To prevent damage to the connection and to vacuum hose, do not use sharp-edged tools when pulling hose off.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Disengage engine cover at the securing points -2- and remove upwards. Installing: – Fit engine cover at securing points -2- and press on, so that it engages.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.29.7 Removing and installing engine cover, 2.0 l TFSI engines Removing – Remove bolts of air intake system -arrows A-. – Pull connector -1- off air mass meter, and place connector to side.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Pull out dipstick -1-. – Unclip engine cover at the securing points -2- and remove up‐ wards. Installing: – Fit engine cover -arrows A- to securing pins -arrows B- first.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Removing – Remove bolts of air intake system -arrows A-. – Relieve clips on air mass meter -arrow B- using spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024A- and push them back.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.29.11 Removing and installing engine cover, 1.9l PD diesel engines Removing: Note The engine cover consists of two individual parts. ♦ 1. The outer part, shaded in the illustration ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Then fit outer part -1- onto securing points -arrows- and press 4.29.12 Removing and installing engine cover, 2.0 l 103 KW PD diesel engines Removing: –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Push ball sockets of engine cover to correct installation posi‐ tion, if necessary. – Fit engine cover onto securing points and press on at edges to engage.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Installing: – First fit centre part -2- onto securing points and press on. – Then fit outer part -1- onto securing points -arrows- and press 4.30...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.31 Engine oil level: Check Please note the following: – After shutting off engine, wait at least 3 minutes so that the oil can flow back into the sump.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- ♦ Oil spill cloth -VAS 6204/1- Draining or extracting engine oil Carry out the following procedure: –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Loosen oil filter -arrow- first, using a strap or oil filter tool -3417- before removing oil filter completely. – Wait a minute, so that engine oil can flow back from filter into engine.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Take oil filter -4- out of threaded cap -1-. – Clean sealing surfaces on threaded cap and oil filter housing. Installing – Insert new filter element -4- into threaded cap.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.32.10 Renewing oil filter, 2.0 l FSI and TFSI engines, 2.5 l petrol injection engines Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Oil drain adapter -T40057- ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Remove dust cap -arrow- from oil filter housing. – Insert oil drain adapter -T40057- into oil filter housing and hold hose in oil drip tray.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Remove seal -1- from sealing groove of oil filter housing -2- by pulling seal out at the “service tag” -arrow-, using pointed pliers -3-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Installing oil filter element – Press new oil filter element -2- on centre pipe of oil filter hous‐ ing -4- until limit stop.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – If necessary, unclip cable so that there is sufficient room to remove the oil filter cover. – Remove threaded cover -arrow-. Note Before draining or extracting release sealing cap, so that the en‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.32.13 Replenishing engine oil Oil specifications: • Information on engine oils for North American and Canadian markets ⇒ page 48 • Information on engine oils for “Rest of World” markets can be found in the service tables ⇒...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The tyre repair set consists of the compressor and a tyre filler bottle with sealant. Note The tyre sealant in the bottle has a limited expiry date.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Pulling off wheel trim – On vehicles with wheel trim, loosen wheel trim all around as shown, e.g. using puller hook and wheel bolt wrench from ve‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Push wheel hub trim into opening of wheel hub. Ensure that -A and B- are accurately fitted on rim. Fit cover caps on wheel bolts.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Touch the field or button on the screen for “GUIDED FUNC‐ TIONS”. – Confirm with button. > – Select one after the other: ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 On display appears “SAFE” and after three seconds “1000”. – Enter first digit of four-digit code using station button -1-. Enter 2nd digit using station button , etc.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 coding is programmed with its own code number. This fixed code must be activated after installing. On the Blaupunkt system “TravelPilot DX-R4/RN S4” activate the...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Select the menu option “CODE” in the set-up menu “SECUR‐ ITY” and press rotary/push button -4-. – Enter number code by turning the right rotary/press button in...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 On the radio system "Sound System" for vehicles for USA and Canada, activate the fixed code as follows: – Switch radio on. The unit automatically displays "SAFE" and then "1000". For this no buttons are used.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Snow chains are fitted. ♦ The temporary spare wheel is fitted. ♦ One wheel per axle has been changed. The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp -K220- has a yellow warning lamp in the dash panel insert -arrow-.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp -K220- has a yellow warning lamp in the dash panel insert -arrow-. After changing the tyre pressures or after changing one or more wheels the following adaption must be performed: –...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Unscrew the clips -A- and remove insulation -B-. The clips -A- are available in different versions, e.g. -C- and -D-. – If necessary remove bolts -A-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5046- or ♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5047- Checking and adjusting prerequisites: • Tyre pressures OK. • Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Read level of fuel in fuel tank on fuel gauge. Determine addi‐ tional weight from following table and place weight in luggage compartment.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Note To simplify finding the breaking point -2-, cover and uncover ♦ left (from driver perspective) half of the headlight a few times.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 43 – Switch on ignition. – Press “Guided fault finding”. Enter vehicle data, all control units will be read.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 “Xenon” headlights have an “additional main beam”. ♦ “Bi-xenon” headlights “Bi-xenon” means that both the dipped beam and the main beam are generated from a “single” gas discharge bulb.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ First adjust the height adjustment bolt -2- for dipped beam and main beam, to bright/dark boundary of test area in display of tester.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Brand ♦ Type ♦ Model year ♦ Engine code – Confirm vehicle identification. – Select one after the other: ♦ “Dash panel insert” -ARROW-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Note If the display is not as shown in the procedure: ⇒ Operating in‐ structions for vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system - VAS 5051- or vehicle diagnostic and service information system -VAS 5052- .
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.47 Sunroof: Check function, clean and grease guide rails Carry out the following procedure: – Check function of sunroof. – Clean guide rails -arrows- and lubricate with special grease.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The scale -1- of the refractometer is calibrated for Windscreen Clear -G 052 164- . The scale -2- is designed for commercially available windscreen cleanser as well as a mixture of commercially available wind‐...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.48.2 Window wash/wipe system: Check spray jet settings and adjust if necessary Note ♦ If the spray field is uneven due to soiling in the spray jet, re‐...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Adjust spray direction at adjuster -arrow- using a screwdriver. ♦ “Clockwise” lower. ♦ “Anti-clockwise” higher. Rear window spray jet setting: – Adjust spray jet using adjusting tool -T10127- so that the water jet sprays onto the upper third of rear window.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 ♦ Adjusting tool -3019A- or ♦ Adjusting tool -T10167- The jet adjustment dimensions are for the left-hand headlight (right-hand headlight mirror image) Checking jet setting –...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Check that the distance of wiper blade ends to the lower edge of window is as follows. ♦ Dimension -a- = 15 + 5 mm –...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.50.1 Removing wiper blade protection, ver‐ sion 1 – Switch ignition on and off briefly with bonnet closed. – When engine is switched off move wiper lever down to touch- wipe function within 10 seconds.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Pull blade protector off wiper blade upwards, as shown in il‐ lustration. – Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen. – Switch ignition on and briefly operate the wiper lever to move the wipers back to park position.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.55 Transportation devices: Remove block‐ ing pieces from front axle springs Blocking pieces are fitted to front axle springs of vehicles with sports running gear. These vehicles can be identified by a label hanging on the mirror -arrow-.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Always ensure that all lines are secured in their mountings, all plugs are available and that there is no visible damage on the underbody.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Setting clock and date using buttons on multifunction steering wheel – Switch on ignition. – Press button -1- until the menu “Settings” appears.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.60 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renew (2.0 l FSI and TFSI) Note Generally it is not necessary to renew the toothed belt before the actual change interval is reached.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The spark plugs are located under ignition coils with output stages -arrow-. Note Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages. – Pull ignition coils with output stages off spark plugs using the puller -T10094 A- .
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.62.2 Renewing spark plugs, 1.4 l TSI engines (103 kW, 118 kW, 125 kW) Note The ignition coil housings with output stages have changed. As a result, these ignition coils can only be removed and installed with puller -T10094 A-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Seat puller -T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage. – Pull out ignition coil with output stage and carefully place to side.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 4.62.3 Renewing spark plugs, 1.4 l TSI engines (90 kW) Note The ignition coil housings with output stages have changed. As a result, these ignition coils can only be removed and installed with puller -T10094 A-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Disengage clamps of cable guide -arrows-. Note When pulling out the ignition coils with output stages, the ca‐ ♦ bles or the ignition coil connectors can remain connected.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Engage clamps of cable guide -arrows-. – Connect line -A- on connection -arrow 3-. – Fit hose on connection -arrow 1-. – Insert hoses -arrows 2- into bracket.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Place puller -T10094- on ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Slightly pull out ignition coil with output stage. – Fit assembly tool -T10118- as illustrated.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The spark plugs are located below the ignition coils with output stages -2-. Note Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Screw in new spark plugs using spark plug socket and exten‐ sion -3122 B- . – Insert ignition coils with output stages into cylinder head.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The spark plugs are located below the ignition coils with output stages -2-. Note Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Screw in new spark plugs using spark plug socket and exten‐ sion -3122 B- . – Insert ignition coils with output stages into cylinder head.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The spark plugs are located below the ignition coils with output stages. – Remove connector -1- in direction of arrow, using assembly tool -T10118- .
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Exhaust emissions test Emissions test intervals: Vehicles with regulated catalytic converter or vehicles with diesel engine: Note Please observe the country specific legal regulations.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Note It is only possible to carry out an exhaust emissions test when ♦ all units of the emissions testing station -VAS 6300- are con‐...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 The display for warm-up phase appears. – Continue exhaust emissions test according to instructions on display. – If the EET specification selection is displayed, select respec‐...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Select “with OBD”, -arrow-. Specified data input for EET: There are different ways to enter the specified data: ♦ 1. Manual input ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Visual check: – Follow instructions on display. – Perform visual check. – If visual check is OK press “OK” button. -arrow-. Note When "not OK" button is pressed a check will be carried out Connecting diagnostic connector: •...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – If lamp lights up, press “Lamp On” button -arrow C-. Note If the MI lamp does not light up during visual check, the result of the exhaust emissions test is “Failed”.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Warm-up phase: It is automatically switched to display for measuring engine tem‐ perature. – Follow instructions on display. Note This is only indicated on display if engine temperature has not reached 80 °C.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Measuring idling speed and CO content: It is automatically switched to display for measuring the idling speed and CO content. Measurement starts when the engine speed has reached the re‐...
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Press button “Close” -arrow B- to close the menu “Print pre‐ view ”. – Follow instructions on display. – Take emission probe out of exhaust tail pipe.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Note The following description refers to vehicles fitted with “On‐ ♦ board diagnosis”, OBD. The OBD monitors all components and part systems influenc‐...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Continue exhaust emissions test according to instructions on display. – If the EET specification selection is displayed, select respec‐ tive “EET specification selection” -arrow-.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Select “Diesel OBD”, -arrow-. Specified data input for EET: There are different ways to enter the specified data: ♦ 1. Manual input ♦...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 All data required are shown on display -1-. – Press button -arrow- to continue procedure. → Visual check: – Follow instructions on display.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – If lamp lights up, press button “Lamp On” -arrow C-. Note If the MI lamp does not light up during visual check, the result of the exhaust emissions test is “Failed”.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 It is automatically switched to display for measuring rev limit. Measurement starts when the engine speed has reached the re‐ quired level. – Operate throttle until the measurement is carried out. To do this, immediately depress accelerator pedal.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Follow instructions on display -arrow B-. – Depress accelerator pedal fully when prompted and hold until the prompt for idling is shown on display.
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 – Press button “Close” -arrow B- to close the menu “Print pre‐ view ”. – Follow instructions on display. – Take emission probe out of exhaust tail pipe.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 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 pre‐...
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Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 09.2009 Term Explanation The LongLife service is not active at the factory. This means that vehicles have a non- flexible service interval display “time and distance dependent service intervals” and are fitted with the following components: ♦...
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