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Maintenance Procedures: Maintenance Audi TT 8N facelift

Procedures 8 illustrations ~1335 words

30-day Inventory Maintenance

Check, correct if necessary

Exterior

  1. Windows, doors, trunk, hood and sunroof are fully closed
  2. Body surfaces clean and free of environmental damage, scratches, etc.
  3. Engine compartment is clean
  4. Tires for proper inflation pressure
  1. Battery condition static voltage minimum 12.5 volts (Recharge if necessary - if battery is dead, disconnected or below 10 volts, use VAG 1551 / VAS 5051 to reset engine and transmission management systems to basic setting).

Interior

  1. All accessories, lights turned off
  2. Interior surfaces clean and free of damage
  3. Start engine, check idle and A/C operation
  4. Check automatic transmission shifting operation
  1. Drive vehicle minimum of one mile. Apply brakes several times at 20 mph to clean rotors
  2. Verify disposable floor mats are in place
  3. Affix next 30 day sticker*

* Perform the 30-Day Maintenance every 30 days (i.e. 30, 60, 90, etc.) until the vehicle is purchased.

Pre-Delivery Inspection Procedure

> Service Circular Maintenance Schedule for appropriate model year

Oil Change and Maintenance Service

> Additional Information, Maintenance Schedule for appropriate model year

Emission Control Maintenance Schedule / Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

> Additional Information, Maintenance Schedule for appropriate model year

Windshield washer/headlight washer system, topping off fluid

  1. Fill container to the top with washer fluid.

Note. The water used must contain a pH-neutral windshield cleaner additive (antifreeze additive in winter).

Service interval display, resetting

The "SERVICE" display must be reset as part of the Delivery Inspection and after every Service Inspection (oil change + inspection).

Resetting service interval display with VAG 1551

  1. Press --> button to advance the program sequence.
  2. Enter -1- and -0- to select the function "Adaptation" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
Adaptation Feed in channel number XX

Indicated on display

  1. Enter "02" to select "Adaptation" channel 02 and confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 2 Adaptation 1 --> < - 1 3- >

Indicated on display: the display will indicate the service interval function

0 = reset service interval: dash panel display will then show "SERVICE IN 15000 KM"

1 = set service interval: dash panel display will then show "SERVICE"

  1. Press --> button.
Channel 2 Adaptation 1 Q Enter Adaptation value XXXXX

Indicated on display

  1. Enter the Adaptation value as follows after completing the service
Channel 2 Adaptation 0 Enter Adaptation value XXXXX

Indicated on display

The service interval is reset (adapted) by entering the following values

Adaptation valueSet/reset service interval
00000Reset
  1. Enter the appropriate Adaptation value (00000) via the keypad to reset the service interval.
  2. Press -0-, -0-, -0-, -0-, and -0- (5x) button.
Channel 2 Adaptation 1 Q Enter Adaptation value 00000

Indicated on display

  1. Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 2 Adaptation 0 Q < - 1 3- >

Indicated on display

  1. Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 2 Adaptation 0 Q Store changed value?

Indicated on display

  1. Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 2 Adaptation 0 --> Changed value is stored

Indicated on display

  1. Press --> button to complete resetting of service interval display.

Hydraulic system, checking for leaks, checking fluid level and if necessary topping off hydraulic fluid

Fluid level for power-assisted steering

If fluid is cold

  1. Do not start engine but bring front wheels to straight-ahead position.

If fluid is at operating temperature (above approx. 50 ° C)

  1. Start engine and bring front wheels to straight-ahead position.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
  1. Remove filler cap with dipstick using a screwdriver (arrow).
  2. Clean dipstick off with a clean cloth.
  3. Screw cap on hand tight and remove again.
  1. Check fluid level.

If fluid is cold

  1. The fluid level must be around the MIN marking (up to 2 mm above or below the marking).

If fluid is at operating temperature (above approx. 50 ° C)

  1. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX markings.

Note. The cap must be fully screwed on in order to obtain an accurate fluid level reading. If the fluid level is above the area specified, the excess fluid must be extracted.

CAUTIONIf the fluid level is below the specified area, check the hydraulic system for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient to only top off with fluid.
  1. If the hydraulic system has no leaks, top off with G 002 000.
  2. Screw cap on hand tight.

Engine oil, draining or extracting, and oil filter, changing

Special tools required

  1. Hazet strap wrench 2171-1

or

  1. Oil filter wrench 3417
  2. Oil extractor VAG 1307 A or VAG 1358 A

Note. Use suction probe VAG 1358 A/4 (outer diameter 10 mm) to speed up the extraction process. Observe environmental requirements for disposal.

4-cylinder gasoline engines

  1. Remove noise insulation. Refer to «Noise insulation, removing»(ref-276296-S01510082282008010300000) .
  2. Loosen oil filter with strap wrench (e.g. Hazet 2171-1) or with oil filter wrench 3417 and remove oil filter.

Note. Observe environmental requirements for disposal.

  1. Remove oil drain plug or extract engine oil.
  2. Clean sealing surface on engine for oil filter.
  3. Lightly oil rubber seal.
  4. Screw in new filter and tighten.
  1. Screw in new oil drain plug with new seal.
Tightening torqueNm
Oil filter20
Oil drain plug30

Note. Capacity with oil filter change. Refer to 17 ENGINE - LUBRICATION for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMU, BEA 17 ENGINE - LUBRICATION for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ATC, AWP Fill up with engine oil; specifications. Observe notes for engines with turbocharger.

Brake fluid level (depending upon brake pad wear), checking

Use only new genuine VW/Audi brake fluid in accordance with US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.

WARNINGBrake fluid is poisonous and must not under any circumstances be sucked through a tube using the mouth. Because of its caustic properties it must also not come into contact with paintwork. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e it attracts moisture from the surrounding air, and must therefore always be stored in airtight containers.
  1. Check the following points

Delivery Inspection

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
  1. Fluid level must be at MAX marking

Note. The fluid level must not be above the MAX marking otherwise the fluid will overflow.

Inspection Service

When the vehicle is driven the brake fluid level will go down slightly with use and as a result of the automatic adjustment of the brake pads.

  1. When checking the brake fluid level, always take into account the amount of wear on the brake pads
  1. If the brake pads are new or a long way from reaching the wear limit, the brake fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX markings.
  2. If the brake fluid level is at the MIN marking or slightly above it and the brake pads have almost reached the wear limit, it is not necessary to top off with brake fluid.
CAUTIONIf the brake fluid level has fallen below the MIN marking, check the brake system (repair measure) before adding brake fluid.

Brake fluid, changing

Special tools and equipment required

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Brake fluid, changing
  1. VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit
  2. VAS 5234/1 adapter

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
  1. Brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2

Use new brake fluid with part number B 000 700 A (corresponds to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4)

Note. Part numbers are for reference only! Check with parts department for correct part number. Only use new brake fluid conforming to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.

WARNINGBrake fluid is poisonous. Do not ingest brake fluid. Wash thoroughly with soap and water if brake fluid comes into contact with skin. Use only new brake fluid conforming to US Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4. Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.
CAUTIONDo not let brake fluid come into contact with paintwork. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the surrounding air and should always be stored in airtight containers.

Note the following

WARNINGWhen changing the brake fluid with the VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit, care must be taken that the fill pressure of 1 bar is not exceeded.

For this reason the brake fluid pressure at the VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit must be adjusted down to 1 bar. See instruction manual for VAS 5234.

  1. Observe instruction manual for VAS 5234!

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
  1. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap -1-.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
  1. Insert suction hose from VAS 5234 to extract as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid reservoir.
  2. Install VAG 1869/2 brake pedal depressor between driver's seat and brake pedal and apply tension.
WARNINGDo not reuse used / extracted brake fluid!

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
  1. Install VAS 5234/1 adapter -1- to brake fluid reservoir then connect filler hose -2- from VAS 5234 to VAS 5234/1 adapter.

Vehicles with manual transmission

  1. Pull cover cap off clutch slave cylinder bleed screw.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
  1. Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose -1- to bleeder screw of clutch slave cylinder (arrow), open bleeder screw and allow approximately 0.1 liter (100 ml) to flow out. Close bleeder screw and install cover cap.
  2. Operate clutch pedal several times.

Continued for all vehicles

  1. Remove all bleeder screws.
  1. Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose -1- to rear right bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow the appropriate quantity to flow out, then close bleeder screw.
  2. Repeat procedure on rear left bleeder screw.
  1. Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose -1- to front right bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow the corresponding quantity to flow out (see following chart), then close bleeder screw.
  2. Repeat procedure on front left bleeder screw.
  3. Install cover caps on brake caliper bleeder screws.
  1. Move filler lever on VAS 5234 to position -B- (see operating instructions).
  2. Take filler hose off VAS 5234/1 adapter.
  3. Remove adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
  4. Check brake fluid level and top off if necessary.
  1. Reinstall brake fluid reservoir cover.
  2. Remove brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2.
  3. Check pedal pressure and brake pedal free play. Free play: max 1/3 of pedal travel.
Sequence: Wheel cylinder, Brake caliperBrake fluid quantity which must flow out of wheel cylinders or brake calipers
Rear right200 ml (6.8 oz.)
Rear left200 ml (6.8 oz.)
Front right200 ml (6.8 oz.)
Front left200 ml (6.8 oz.)
Total amount1)1000 ml (2.1 quarts)

1)Total quantity: 1000 ml (2.1 quarts) (not including amount extracted from brake fluid reservoir).