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Maintenance Procedures: Other Audi TT 8N facelift

Procedures 46 illustrations ~6423 words

Servicing

Note. The order in which the individual operations are given has been tested and represents the optimum working sequence. This sequence should therefore be followed to avoid unnecessary work interruptions. The sequence of operations given is based on that specified for the Inspection Service, which is the type of service most frequently required. Always inform the customer if faults or malfunctions, which require repair, are identified during the Inspection Service.

Headlight washer system, checking washer jet settings

The headlight washer jets are set by the manufacturer and therefore do not need to be adjusted.

Wiper blades, checking park position and checking for damage

Park position for windshield wiper blades

  1. Switch windshield wipers on and off, allowing wiper arms to return to park position.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17
  1. Check the distances between the ends of the wiper blades -1- and the plenum chamber cover -2- at the bottom of the windshield. This distance should be as follows

Distance a = 15-25 mm

Note. The layout is symmetrically opposite for right-hand drive vehicles.

  1. If necessary, loosen the wiper arm, align it correctly and tighten the securing nut again.
  2. Operate "brief wipe" function and check the settings.
Tightening torqueNm
Wiper arms to pivot mountings16

Wiper blade contact angle, adjusting

Note. Possible causes for wiper blade skip: Windscreen scratched Wiper blade rubber has become detached from arm or is split Wiper arm/blade loose or bent Wiper blades coated with wax or worn out

If the wiper blades are skipping and none of the causes listed apply, check and if necessary adjust the contact angle of the wiper arms before installing new wiper blades.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Wiper blade contact angle, adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary equipment required

  1. Wiper adjuster 3358 B.

Checking contact angle

  1. Move wiper arms to park position.
  2. Remove wiper blades.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
  1. Insert wiper arm -2- in wiper arm adjusting appliance 3358 B and secure with locking screw -3-.
  2. Compare angle indicated with specification in the table
Contact angleAudi TT
Driver's side4.0 °
Passenger side4.5 °
Tolerance1.5 °

Contact angle specifications

Adjusting wiper arms

  1. Move wiper arms to park position.
  2. Remove wiper blade.
  1. Insert wiper arm -2- in wiper arm adjusting appliance 3358 B and secure with locking screw -3-.
  2. Place open ended wrench -1- (24 mm A/F) over adjusting appliance and adjust contact angle of wiper arm -2- (arrows) according to specifications. Specifications. Refer to «Contact angle specifications»(ref-276296-S41230136242008022600000)
  3. Loosen locking screw -3- and remove wiper arm -2- from adjusting appliance.
  4. Insert wiper arm -2- in wiper arm adjusting appliance 3358 B again and secure with locking screw -3-.
  1. Compare indicated angle with specification. Refer to «Contact angle specifications»(ref-276296-S41230136242008022600000) .
  2. If necessary, repeat setting and checking procedure until angle is as specified.
  3. Remove adjusting appliance and install wiper blade.

Electric window lifters, checking positions

The electric window lifters "forget" their current positions and the automatic open/close function when the battery is disconnected.

Activate the automatic open/close function as follows

  1. Switch ignition on.
  2. Close windows all the way to their top positions using the electrical switches.
  3. Operate all electric window switches again for at least one second in the "close" direction to activate the automatic one-touch function.
  4. Press switch to open window.

The side window should move all the way down automatically.

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: Clock, setting correct time

The clock is in the rev counter dial. Set the time with adjuster knob -1-.

Digital clock

Setting the hour

  1. Pull the knob.

The hour display will flash.

  1. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to change the hour display as required.

Setting the minute

  1. Pull the knob repeatedly until the minute display flashes.
  2. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to change the minute display as required.

Setting the date

  1. Pull the knob repeatedly until the day, month or year flashes.
  2. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to change the day, month or year as required.

Switching date display on or off

  1. Pull out the knob repeatedly until the date display flashes.
  2. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to switch off the date display and turn clockwise to switch on the date display.

Setting (on or off) will be stored after about 15 seconds.

Radio-controlled clock

Note

The radio-controlled clock can work in two different modes: either as a normal quartz clock or with a radio remote-control signal.

The clock automatically switches to the radio remote-control mode when it receives a strong enough radio signal. The radio control symbol (a radio tower with radio waves) will then appear in the display. If the clock cannot receive an adequate radio signal it will automatically switch to the normal clock mode after three days, and the radio control signal will disappear.

Radio, activating anti-theft coding by entering fixed code number

The radio units are supplied with a fixed code. "Fixed code" means that each radio unit with an anti-theft coding is programmed with its own code number. This fixed code is not activated when the radio leaves the factory.

The security coding of the ready-to-operate radio is activated by entering the fixed code.

  1. Activate the fixed code as follows

Radio "chorus," "concert:"

  1. Switch radio unit on.
  2. Press buttons FM2 and RDS simultaneously and hold until "1000" appears on the display, then release the buttons.
  3. Use radio station buttons 1 to 4 enter the code number which is on the radio card. Button 1 is used to enter the first digit of the code number, button 2 for the second digit, and so on.
  4. Press buttons FM2 and RDS simultaneously again and hold until "SAFE" appears on the frequency display.
  1. Release the buttons. After a brief delay a frequency will appear automatically.

Connecting VAG 1551

  1. Driver's storage compartment, bottom left.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
  1. Check that ignition is switched off, then connect VAG 1551 scan tool using test lead VAG 1551/3.
  2. Switch on the printer by pressing the PRINT button (indicator lamp in button should light up).
VAG - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP 1 - Rapid data transfer 1) 2 - Flash code output 1)

Indicated in display

1) appears alternately

  1. Enter "1" to select "Rapid data transfer."

Instrument cluster, setting language version

Vehicles with driver information system (DIS)

When a car is supplied to the customer the multi-function monitor display can be set to any of the following languages as required

  1. German
  2. English
  3. French
  4. Italian
  1. Spanish
  2. Portuguese

Cars are supplied by the factory with the multi-function monitor set to English.

The procedure for changing the language version is as follows

  1. Connect VAG 1551. Refer to «Connecting VAG 1551»(ref-276296-S29421601472008022600000) .
  2. Switch ignition on.
  3. Enter -1- to select "Rapid data transfer."
  4. Enter -1- and -7- to select the address word "Dash panel insert" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
  1. Press --> button twice to advance the program sequence.
  2. Enter -1- and -0- to select the function "Adaptation" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
  3. Enter -0- and -4- to select Adaptation channel 04 and confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 4 Adaptation 1 --> - ↑ - ↓

Indicated on display

  1. Press --> button to advance the program sequence.
Channel 4 Adaptation 1 Q Enter Adaptation value XXXXX

Indicated on display

  1. Select the language version by entering the required code according to the following table
Language versionCode
German00001
English00002
French00003
Italian00004
Spanish00005
Portuguese00006

Note. The first four digits must be "0." If an incorrect code is entered the "Adaptation" function will be terminated automatically and must be re-started.

Example

  1. Enter "00002."
Channel 4 Adaptation 1 Q Enter Adaptation value 00002

Indicated on display

  1. Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 4 Adaptation 2 --> - ↑ - ↓

Indicated on display

  1. Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 4 Adaptation 2 Q Store changed value?

Indicated on display

  1. Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Channel 4 Adaptation 2 --> Changed value is stored

Indicated on display

  1. Press --> button to terminate Adaptation of language version.
Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX

Indicated on display

Battery, checking electrolyte level and topping off with distilled water if necessary

The battery is located at the front left of the engine compartment.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: Battery, checking electrolyte level and topping off with distilled water if necessary
  1. Open battery cover -A- (Velcro fastener) and push down slightly.
  1. The electrolyte level should be between the MIN and MAX markings.

Note. On batteries with clearly visible MIN and MAX markings the electrolyte level can be checked visually from the outside of the battery. On batteries which do not have clearly visible MIN and MAX markings, or which have an opaque casing which makes it impossible to see the electrolyte level, remove the sealing plugs to check. Topping off with distilled water. Refer to Topping off with distilled water . The electrolyte must be level with the marking inside the battery (plastic separator). This corresponds to the MAX marking on the outside.

  1. If necessary, top off the battery cells to the MAX marking with distilled water.

Topping off with distilled water

Note. The center screw plugs on the battery are covered by the bracket for the main fuse box. To remove the screw plugs, first remove the main fuse box.

  1. Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
  1. Open lid -B- of main fuse box toward front of vehicle.

Scheme 23

Scheme 23
  1. Loosen hex nut -1- and disconnect battery Ground strap.
  2. Remove hex nut -2- and disengage fuse box retainer brackets from battery casing.
  3. Remove screw plugs.
  4. Use only distilled water to top off the battery electrolyte.

Note. Distilled water prevents electrolyte contamination, which causes the battery to discharge more quickly.

  1. After connecting battery Ground strap, program in the radio anti-theft code. Refer to «Radio, activating anti-theft coding by entering fixed code number»(ref-276296-S03272973912008010300000) .
  2. Activate the automatic open/close function for the electric windows. Refer to «Electric window lifters, checking positions»(ref-276296-S17051560142008010300000) .
  3. Set clock to correct time. Refer to «Clock, setting correct time»(ref-276296-S08215215132008010300000) .

Battery, checking "no load" voltage before first engine start

Test equipment required

  1. Digital multimeter VAG 1315 A

or

  1. Mini tester VAG 1362

or

  1. Hand multimeter VAG 1526 or VAG 1526 A

Note. The vehicle must not be started or driven with the battery that is to be tested for at least 2 hours before making the measurements. The battery must not be subjected to loads from electrical equipment in the vehicle for at least 2 hours before taking the measurements. The battery must not be charged for at least 2 hours before taking the measurements.

  1. Open battery cover -A- (Velcro fastening).
  2. Open lid -B- of main fuse box toward front of vehicle.
  3. With ignition switched off, check voltage between battery terminals.
  1. If the tester indicates a voltage of 12.5 V or more, the battery is okay.
  2. If the voltage is less than 12.5 V, locate the source of the problem (repair measure).

Battery, checking battery cables for secure fit (only applies to vehicles kept in stock for long periods)

  1. Open battery cover -A- (Velcro fastening).
  2. Open lid -B- of main fuse box toward front of vehicle.
  1. Make sure that battery cable clamps are securely fitted. If necessary, tighten nuts -1- and -3-.
WARNINGIf the battery cable clamp on the positive terminal is not fitted securely, disconnect the battery Ground strap from the battery negative terminal first to avoid possible accidents.

Scheme 24

Scheme 24
  1. Check that battery is securely installed. If necessary, tighten securing bolt -3- on retainer plate -2-.
Tightening torqueNm
Battery cable clamp to battery terminal5
Bolt on retainer plate22

Engine cover, removing

  1. Loosen nuts (arrows) and remove engine cover.

Scheme 25

Scheme 25

4-cylinder gasoline engine ATC

Engine and engine compartment, visual check for leaks and damage (from above and below)

Carry out a visual check as follows

  1. Remove engine cover. Refer to «Engine cover, removing»(ref-276296-S01784271742008010300000) .
  2. Check engine and engine compartment for leaks and damage.
  3. Check the pipes, hoses and connections of the following systems for leaks, chafing, porosity and brittleness
  1. Fuel system
  2. Cooling and heating system
  3. Brake system
  1. Carry out a visual check of the same components from below with the vehicle on a lift and the noise insulation removed.
WARNINGMalfunctions found must be repaired (repair measure).

Engine coolant system, checking antifreeze and topping off with coolant if necessary

Note. All engines are filled with antifreeze and corrosion protection fluid G 012 A8 D meeting specification TL VW 774 D. When topping off, always use G 12 (red fluid).

CAUTIONDo not use G 011 A8 C. The two different coolant additives G 011 A8 C and G 012 A8 D must not be mixed together. Otherwise this can result in serious damage to the engine.

Checking coolant level and adding coolant if necessary

Scheme 26

Scheme 26
  1. Check coolant level on expansion tank while the engine is cold.

Delivery Inspection

Coolant level at MAX marking.

Inspection Service

Coolant level between MIN and MAX markings.

  1. If coolant is too low, add required amount according to mixture ratio.

Mixture ratio

Frost protection toCoolant additive G 012 A8 DWater
25 ° CApprox. 40%Approx. 60%
35 ° CApprox. 50%Approx. 50%
40 ° CApprox. 60%Approx. 40%

Note. If the fluid in the expansion tank is brown, this means that G 012 A8 D has been mixed with another type of coolant. In this case, flush out the cooling system and put in new coolant (repair measure). To flush the system, fill it with clean water and run the engine for about 2 minutes. This should remove practically all of the old coolant. G 012 A8 D and coolant additives marked "meeting specification TL VW 774 D" prevent frost and corrosion damage, stop scaling and at the same time raise the boiling point of coolant. For these reasons the cooling system must be filled all year round with the correct anti-freeze and anti-corrosion additive. Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine reliability under heavy loads, particularly in countries with tropical climates. Notes (continued): Frost protection must be guaranteed to around - 25 ° C (in countries with arctic climates down to around - 35 ° C). The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding water even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. The anti-freeze ratio must be at least 40%. If greater frost protection is required in very cold climates, the amount of G 012 A8 D can be increased, but only up to 60 % (this gives frost protection to about -40 ° C), as otherwise frost protection is reduced again and cooling effectiveness is also reduced.

Checking anti-freeze and adding coolant additive if necessary

  1. If the degree of frost protection is too low, drain off the required quantity as specified in the frost protection table (Refer to «Frost protection table»(ref-276296-S09660918142008022600000) ) and add coolant additive G 012 A8 D conforming to TL VW 774 D.

Note. Observe environmental requirements for disposal.

Frost protection to ° CRequired quantity in liters
ActualSpecified4-cyl. engine
0253.5
354.0
5253.0
353.5
10252.0
353.0
15251.5
352.0
20251.0
351.5
25351.0
30350.5
35400.5

Frost protection table

  1. After test drive check coolant additive concentration.

Air cleaner, cleaning housing and replacing filter element

4-cylinder gasoline engine ATC

All models

Scheme 27

Scheme 27: Air cleaner, cleaning housing and replacing filter element
  1. Release hose clamp -3- and pull off air hose.
  2. Disconnect connector -1- on air mass meter.
  3. Loosen bolts -2- and lift off air cleaner cover.
  4. Take out old filter element.

Note. Observe environmental requirements for disposal.

  1. Clean filter housing and install new filter element.

Spark plugs, replacing

Special tools required

  1. Spark plug wrench 3122 B

Note. Spark plug identification. Refer to 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AMU 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): ATC 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AWP 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BEA . Observe environmental requirements for disposal.

Tightening torquesNm
Spark plugs in cylinder head30
Ignition coils to cylinder head cover10

4-cylinder gasoline engine (turbo) ATC

  1. Remove engine cover. Refer to «Engine cover, removing»(ref-276296-S01784271742008010300000) .
  2. Disconnect vacuum hose -2- from vacuum reservoir.
  3. Unbolt vacuum reservoir -3- and detach from bracket.
  4. With ignition switched off, disconnect connectors from ignition coils.

Scheme 28

Scheme 28
  1. Unbolt ignition coils -1-.
  2. Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench 3122 B.
  3. Screw in new spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
  4. Install ignition coils. Replace the seals if damaged.
  1. Check that ignition cables and spark plug connectors are securely fitted.

Dust and pollen filter element, replacing

The filter is located beneath the plenum chamber cover on the right.

  1. Pull off rubber seal upward as far as center of vehicle.

Scheme 29

Scheme 29
  1. Lift movable section -A- of plenum chamber cover.
  2. Press back the two retainer lugs -B- (only one of the lugs is visible in the illustration).
  3. Remove dust and pollen filter element -C- from housing.

Note. Observe environmental requirements for disposal. The plenum chamber cover and the scuttle trim must be correctly fitted to ensure that no water enters the dust and pollen filter or the heating system. The dust and pollen filter must be installed the right way round in frame -B-, i.e. with the arrow markings -A- pointing in the air flow direction.

  1. Install new filter element.
  2. Install the plenum chamber cover and rubber seal.

Scheme 30

Scheme 30: Transport locking elements, removing from front suspension struts

Some models are supplied with transport locks fitted in the front suspension struts. These vehicles are identified by a warning tag on the mirror (arrow).

  1. Relieve the load on the coil springs (e.g. by raising the vehicle on a lifting platform).

Note. It is not necessary to remove the wheels. Make sure not to damage the surfaces of the springs.

Scheme 31

Scheme 31
  1. Pull the transport locks (arrows) off the springs.

Manual transmission/final drive, checking oil level and topping off if necessary

  1. Remove and remove oil filler plug (arrow).

Specification: oil level should be up to the bottom of the hole.

Scheme 32

Scheme 32

5-speed manual transmission 02J front wheel drive

CAUTIONIf the oil level is below the specified area, check the transmission for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient to only top off with oil.

Scheme 33

Scheme 33

5 and 6 speed transmission 02M All Wheel Drive

  1. If the transmission has no leaks, top off with SAE 75 W 90 (synthetic oil), specification G 052 145 S2 (1 Liter).
CAUTIONPart numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.
Tightening torqueNm
Oil filler plug45

Automatic transmission/final drive, checking oil level and topping off if necessary

6 speed transmission 02E Direct Shift Transmission

Scheme 34

Scheme 34: Automatic transmission/final drive, checking oil level and topping off if necessary
  1. Remove and remove oil filler plug (arrow).

Specification: oil level should be up to the bottom of the hole.

  1. If the transmission has no leaks, top off with Gear oil for Direct Shift Transmission 02E, Part number - G 052 182 A2
  2. Reinstall and tighten oil filler plug.
Tightening torqueNm
Oil filler plug45

Scheme 35

Scheme 35: Haldex clutch oil, checking level / changing / changing filter

Special tools and equipment

  1. VAG 1331 Torque wrench
  2. VAG 1551 Scan tool
  3. VAG 1551/3A Cable
  4. VAG 1628 Oil gun
  1. Heavy-duty oil for Haldex clutch

0.25 liter container: Part No. G 052 175 A1

Safety measures when using testers

WARNINGProceed as follows during measurement and test drives so as to avoid the risk of accident: Audi TT Coupe Exclusive use is to be made for measured value block readout of VAS 5051 or VAG 1551, which is to be attached to the rear seat and operated from there by a second person. Due to the limited space available, the front passenger's seat is to be moved forward as far as it will go and the engaged backrest folded forward as far as it will go with the backrest adjuster hand wheel. Use is never to be made for this purpose of the backrest release lever. Audi TT Roadster Use is only to be made of the VAG 1552 with the front passenger's airbag deactivated. Deactivate the front passenger's airbag by way of the key switch in the glove box or. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) . Reactivate the front passenger's airbag upon completion of work.

Checking oil level in Haldex clutch

  1. Switch ignition off.
  2. Use diagnostic cable VAS 5051 to connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 or diagnostic cable VAG 1551/3A to connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.

Note. The Data Link Connector (DLC) is located in the front left knee guard.

WARNINGHeed safety measures. Refer to Safety measures when using testers
  1. Select address word 22 for All Wheel Drive electronics.
  2. Start function 08 for reading measured value block and select display group number 002. (Select display group number 001 if temperature is not displayed)
Reading measured value block 001 --> 00000000 00000000 36 ° C 11.7 V

Indicated on display

The third display field indicates the oil temperature.

  1. Oil temperature must be 20 to 40 ° C
  2. Oil temperature can be attained by warming up the engine

Scheme 36

Scheme 36
  1. Remove oil inspection plug (arrow)

Oil level is OK if the Haldex clutch is filled up to the bottom edge of the inspection hole or to a minimum level of approx. 3 mm below the bottom edge of the inspection hole.

Note. If the oil level is incorrect, change the oil in the Haldex clutch: Refer to Changing oil in Haldex clutch .

  1. Install plug (arrow).

Tightening torque

ComponentNm
Oil inspection plug30

Changing oil in Haldex clutch

  1. Switch ignition off.
  1. Use diagnostic cable VAS 5051 to connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 or diagnostic cable VAG 1551/3A to connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.

Note. The Data Link Connector (DLC) is located in the front left knee guard.

WARNINGHeed safety measures. Refer to Safety measures when using testers
  1. Select address word 22 for All Wheel Drive electronics.
  2. Start function 08 for reading measured value block and select display group number 002. (Select display group number 001 if temperature is not displayed)
Reading measured value block 001 --> 00000000 00000000 36 ° C 11.7 V

Indicated on display

The third display field indicates the oil temperature.

  1. Oil temperature must be 20 to 40 ° C
  2. Oil temperature can be attained by warming up the engine
  1. Place drip tray in position.
  1. Remove oil drain plug (arrow) and drain oil.
  2. Insert 0.25 liter oil cartridge in oil gun VAG 1628.
  3. Have drain plug with new sealing ring ready.

Scheme 37

Scheme 37
  1. Insert tip of oil gun VAG 1628 (arrow) perpendicularly into oil drain hole.
  2. Pump complete amount of oil in cartridge into Haldex clutch.
  3. Place oil gun VAG 1628 aside and immediately thread in drain plug with new sealing ring.

Tightening torque

ComponentNm
Oil drain plug15
  1. Check oil level in Haldex clutch. Refer to «Checking oil level in Haldex clutch»(ref-276296-S27607142342008022600000) .

Changing oil filter for Haldex clutch

Special tools and equipment

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Changing oil filter for Haldex clutch
  1. T10066 Wrench

Removing

  1. Place drip tray in position.
  2. Use wrench T10066 to loosen and remove oil filter.

Installation position: Oil filter -A- is located on the right side of the vehicle next to the front mounting bracket -B- (concealed by subframe).

Installing

  1. Moisten gasket of new oil filter with oil for Haldex clutch.
  2. Install oil filter -A- and tighten using wrench T10066.
  3. Check oil level in Haldex clutch. Refer to «Checking oil level in Haldex clutch»(ref-276296-S27607142342008022600000) and if necessary change oil in Haldex clutch. Refer to «Changing oil in Haldex clutch»(ref-276296-S18458655622008022600000) .

Brake system, visually checking for leaks and damage

  1. Check the following components for leaks and damage
  1. Brake master cylinder
  2. Brake servo
  3. ABS hydraulic unit
  4. Brake calipers
  1. Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
  2. Ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehicle components when steering is on full lock.
  3. Check brake hoses for porosity, blistering and brittleness.
  4. Check brake hoses and pipes for chafing.
  1. Check brake pipe connections and mountings for correct seating, leaks and corrosion.
WARNINGMalfunctions found must be repaired (repair measure).

Brake pads, checking thickness

CAUTIONWhen the pad thickness is down to 7 mm (including backing plate) the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair measure). The customer must be informed.

Scheme 39

Scheme 39

Front disc brake pads

a - Pad thickness including backing plate

Wear limit: 7 mm

Scheme 40

Scheme 40

Rear disc brake pads

a - Pad thickness including backing plate

Wear limit: 7 mm

All models

  1. Determine thickness of outer pad by checking visually using a flashlight through wheel cut-out.
  2. Determine thickness of inner pad by checking visually using a flashlight and mirror.

Under coating, visually checking for damage

  1. When performing visual check, check floor plan, wheel housings and chassis members.
WARNINGMalfunctions found must be repaired (repair measure).

Tie rod ends, checking play, attachment and protective boots

Note. The check must be made with the vehicle raised on a lifting platform (wheels free to move).

  1. Check play by moving tie rods and wheels.

There should not be any play.

Scheme 41

Scheme 41
  1. Check that lock nut -1- is properly tightened (50 Nm).
  2. Check that protective boot (arrow) is not damaged and is properly seated.

Tires (including spare), checking condition and wear pattern

Checking tires

Note. For reasons of safety, all tires on the vehicle should be of the same type and tread pattern.

Delivery inspection

  1. Check tire tread surfaces and side walls for damage and remove any foreign bodies.

Inspection service

  1. Check tires for scuffing, one sided wear, porous side walls, cuts and fractures.
CAUTIONAny defects must be reported to the customer.

Checking tire wear pattern

  1. The wear pattern of the front tires indicates whether the toe and camber need checking
  1. "Feathering" on tread indicates incorrect toe setting.
  2. One-sided tread wear is usually caused by incorrect camber.

Note. If the above types of wear are found, carry out a wheel alignment check (repair measure) to determine the cause.

Tires (including spare), checking and recording tread depths

  1. Check tire tread depth.

Minimum permissible tread depth: 1.6 mm

Note. This figure may vary for individual countries according to legislation. The minimum tread depth is reached when the tires have worn down level with the 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators positioned at intervals around the tire. If the tread depth is approaching the minimum permissible depth, the customer must be informed.

Scheme 42

Scheme 42: Tires (including spare), inflating to correct pressures

The correct inflation pressures for summer tires are listed on the sticker on the inside of the fuel tank filler flap.

Note. The pressures listed on the sticker apply to cold tires. When the tires are warm the actual pressures will be higher but must not be reduced. When using winter tires, pressures should be increased by 0.2 bar.

Spare wheel

Temporary (compact) spare wheel: the correct inflation pressure is indicated on the side wall.

Note. Check the valve extensions for damage and dirt which could cause leaks. Replace if necessary.

Engine oil, filling up

A high-quality multigrade oil is put in at the factory: this can be used all year round, except in extremely cold climates.

Engines with turbocharger

  1. When the engine oil and oil filter have been changed, note the following points after starting the engine for the first time
  1. Leave the engine idling and do not press the accelerator until the oil pressure warning lamp in the dash panel insert goes out. Pressing the accelerator could cause serious damage to the turbocharger.
  2. The warning lamp will not go out until the full oil pressure has built up. Do not press the accelerator until the light has gone out.
  1. Finally, check the engine oil level. Refer to «Engine oil, checking oil level»(ref-276296-S17537775802008010300000) .

Engine oil, checking oil level

Requirements for test

  1. Engine oil temperature at least 60 ° C
  2. Vehicle must be level (horizontal)
  3. After switching off the engine, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the sump
  1. Pull out the dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
  2. Pull out the dipstick again and read off the oil level.

Scheme 43

Scheme 43

Markings on oil dipstick

a - Do not top off oil.

b - Oil can be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping off.

c - Oil must be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b- (grooved area on dipstick) after topping off.

Note. The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick.

Headlights, aiming using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV

Service

Align vehicle headlamps using the VAS 5107 (Hella Universal Beamsetter IV) and the following procedure

Additional instructions and diagrams. Refer to Instruction Manual for the Hella Beamsetter Series IV

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: Headlights, aiming using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV
  1. Position vehicle on a flat floor surface that meets the following (ISO 10640) specifications
  1. 0.5mm or less slant from front wheel to back wheel of the Beamsetter -A-.
  2. 1mm or less slant per meter for the length of the vehicle -B-.
  1. Clean headlight lenses.
  2. Adjust vehicle tire pressure to specifications.

Have a second technician sit in the driver's seat while aligning the headlights.

  1. Bounce front and rear of vehicle up and down several times to settle vehicle suspension.

Setting low beam alignment of driver's side headlight

  1. Move Beamsetter into position in front of the vehicle so it is aligned with the vehicle and Beamsetter box is 30 to 70cm (12 to 28 in.) from the driver's side headlight.
  2. Switch headlights ON in low beam position.
  3. Align Beamsetter box so it is centered on the headlight (align vertically then horizontally).

Note. Use the arrows on the Beamsetter box as a guide. You may want to use a straight edge or tape measure, because alignment must be within 3cm (1.2 in.) of the center of the headlight.

  1. Without moving the Beamsetter, slide Broad-band sight toward center of vehicle (Broad-band sight can also be moved up and down for a better position).

Use Broad-band sight to make final alignment of Beamsetter box to vehicle by

  1. Loosening hand-wheel that locks column in place.
  2. Sighting down through the slit in the Broad-band sight and rotating Beamsetter box and column until two similar points on vehicle are aligned.

Note. Try using corners of the headlight housings or two screws that are the same height and as far apart as possible on the vehicle.

  1. Carefully tighten hand wheel without changing Beamsetter position.
  2. Set inclination to 1.0%.
  3. Set Beamsetter "Scaled wheel" to the proper low beam inclination %.
  4. Adjust height (vertical) alignment first. Turn headlight height adjuster screw to align the upper edge of the flat portion of the beam with the center horizontal line of the grid on the Beamsetter pattern screen.

Note. VOL is the correct beam pattern for both right and left headlights.

Scheme 45

Scheme 45
  1. Adjust lateral (horizontal) alignment of driver's side headlight so that the peak (highest point) of the headlight beam pattern aligns with the right edge of the target box of the grid on the pattern screen (it should match the VOL pattern shown on the Beamsetter box).

Note. If the height alignment changed, readjust.

Checking driver's side headlight high beam alignment

  1. Switch headlights ON in high beam position.
  2. Realign Beamsetter box with the high beam headlight if necessary.

Scheme 46

Scheme 46
  1. Set Beamsetter "Scaled wheel" to 0%.
  2. Cover low beam lamp (use hand or small piece of cardboard) and check that the "hot spot" of high beam pattern is centered on the square target box of the pattern screen.

Note. High beam pattern is built into the reflector design and cannot be adjusted separately.

If high beam pattern is way out of adjustment

  1. Inspect for reflector damage.
  2. Replace reflector if needed.

Note. Always align headlight in the low beam position.

Aligning fog lamp

  1. Switch fog lamps ON.
  2. Align Beamsetter box with fog lamp (make sure it is between 30 and 70cm from the fog lamp lens).

Scheme 47

Scheme 47
  1. Set Beamsetter scaled wheel to 1.4%.

Adjust fog lamp so the top of the beam pattern aligns with the center line of the target grid on the beam pattern screen.

Passenger's side headlight, alignment

  1. Move Beamsetter to the passenger side of the vehicle and follow the same procedures to align the Beamsetter box to the headlight.
  2. Align headlight low beam, check high beam and align fog lamp.

Note. Make sure to reset the Beamsetter "Scaled wheel" to the proper setting each time you change from low beam to high beam or to fog lamp.

  1. Ensure that headlights and vehicle body are clean and free of fingerprints.

Headlights (halogen), adjusting

  1. Checking and adjusting requirements observed. Refer to «Headlights, aiming using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV»(ref-276296-S35917993062008010300000)

Scheme 48

Scheme 48
  1. Using Phillips-head screwdriver or hex wrench, turn adjustment screws -2- and -3- with same number of turns in same direction, until headlight beam adjustment is OK.
CAUTIONAdjustment screws -2- and -3- must be turned with the same number of rotations and always in the same direction.

Headlights (gas charged Xenon), adjusting

  1. Checking and adjusting requirements observed. Refer to «Headlights, aiming using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV»(ref-276296-S35917993062008010300000)
  1. Connect VAG 1551 scan tool. Refer to «On Board Diagnostic (OBD), checking DTC memory with VAS 5051 or VAG 1551 scan tool»(ref-276296-S21363343012008010300000) .
  2. Switch ignition on.
  3. Switch low beams on.
VAG - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP 1 - Rapid data transfer 1) 2 - Flash code output 1)

Indicated in display

1) appears alternately

  1. Enter -1- to select "Rapid data transfer."
Rapid data transfer HELP Insert address word XX

Indicated on display

  1. Press button -5- then -5- again (2x) to insert "H. lamp vert. aim control" address word 55 and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
4B0907357 H.lampvert.aimcontr D003 --> Coding 00009 WSC 06812

Indicated on display

Note. Note correct coding on vehicle (dependent on equipment).

Coding table

00009TT Front wheel drive
00010TT All wheel drive

Carry out coding

Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

  1. Press --> button.
Headlight adjustment --> Select function XX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0- and -2- to select function "Check DTC Memory" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
No DTC recognized -->

Indicated on display

  1. Press --> button.

or

X DTC recognized -->

Indicated on display

If the printer is switched on, the stored DTCs are indicated and printed out in sequence.

After the final DTC is displayed and printed out

  1. Press --> button.
Rapid Data Transfer HELP Select function XX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0- and -5- to select function "Erase DTC Memory" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
Rapid Data Transfer --> DTC Memory is erased!

Indicated on display

  1. Press --> button.
Rapid Data Transfer HELP Select function XX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0- and -4- to select function "Basic Setting" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
Basic Setting Q Input display group number XXX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- to input display group number "001" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
System in Basic Setting 1 " Wait

Indicated on display

The headlights move into adjustment position.

  1. Press --> button.
System in Basic Setting 1 --> Headlight adjustment

Indicated on display

Note. The headlights are now in the adjustment position. Turn on the headlights. Basic setting 1 switches off control operation, and "Headlights not set" appears in the display.

  1. Using Phillips-head screwdriver or hex wrench, turn adjustment screws -2- and -3- with same number of turns in same direction, until headlight beam adjustment is OK.
CAUTIONAdjustment screws -2- and -3- must be turned with the same number of rotations and always in the same direction.

Fog lights

  1. Switch fog lights on.

Scheme 49

Scheme 49

Vehicle must stand at a distance x = 10 m on flat surface in front of vertical wall -Y-.

Scheme 50

Scheme 50

For correct fog light adjustment, the light must project on the vertical wall -Y- as follows

Shaded surface: light beam of fog lamp

b - Height of optical axis (focal point) of fog lamp: adjustment dimension = 650 mm.

a - Adjustment dimension = 135 ± 15 mm below center point -b

Note. The height adjustment of the fog lights is performed with adjustment screw -1-.

  1. Press --> button.
Rapid data transfer HELP Insert address word XX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0- and -4- to select function "Basic Setting" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
Basic Setting Q Input display group number XXX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0-, -0- and -2- to input display group number "002" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.
System in Basic Setting 2 --> Control position learned

Indicated on display

Note. The control module has now learned the position as the "control position." The entry in DTC memory "Headlights not set" is erased and the control operation begins again.

  1. Press --> button.
Rapid Data Transfer HELP Select function XX

Indicated on display

  1. Press buttons -0- and -6- to select function "End Output" and confirm input by pressing the -Q- button.

Transportation wiper blades, removing at vehicle delivery

From my 2002

Service

For all Models arriving at your dealership with transportation wiper blades

Transportation wiper blades are shorter than original equipment wiper blades and colored blue or yellow.

To ensure customer satisfaction, leave transportation wiper blades on vehicle until time of retail vehicle delivery.

Transportation wiper blades, removing

Transportation blades can easily be removed as follows

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: Transportation wiper blades, removing at vehicle delivery
  1. Grasp blade as shown and rotate in direction of arrow (toward windshield).

Scheme 52

Scheme 52
  1. Rotate blade in opposite direction (black arrow) then, carefully slide blade off wiper arm.

Note. Wiper arm/blade alignment has been preset at the factory, then checked and adjusted (if necessary) during the PDI. DO NOT twist or bend the wiper arm. If wiper arm/blade alignment is incorrect, chattering and/or streaking will occur.

If arm has been bent

Refer to 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM

  1. Install original equipment wiper blades (located in trunk) at the time of retail vehicle delivery.

Note. Wiper blade with air deflector (arrow) must be installed on driver's side with deflector on bottom of wiper blade.

Scheme 53

Scheme 53
  1. Passenger's side wiper blade may be curved, install with curved ends of blade pointing up.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: Type plate and vehicle identification number

A - Vehicle identification number

Stamped on the rear cross panel of the engine compartment and visible through a window in the plenum chamber cover

B - Type plate

Attached to the plenum chamber behind the right-hand suspension strut dome

Meaning of vehicle identification number

WAUZZZ8NZX1000 001
Manufacturer's markFiller charactersTypeFiller charactersModel year 1999Production locationSerial number

Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker can be found in the customer's Service Schedule, and also at the rear of the vehicle in the spare wheel well or on the luggage compartment floor.

Scheme 55

Scheme 55: Vehicle data sticker

The sticker gives the following vehicle data

1 - Vehicle identification number

2 - Model identification code / production control number

3 - Model number

4 - Engine output/emissions standard/transmission

5 - Engine and transmission code letters (not specified on some export versions)

6 - Paint number/interior equipment identification number

7 - Identification numbers for optional extras

8 - Curb weight/fuel consumption/CO2 emission level (not specified on some export versions)

Engine code and engine number

Note. The engine code is also given on the vehicle data stickers in the Service Schedule and in the spare wheel well or on the luggage compartment floor.

There is also a sticker on the toothed belt guard giving the engine code and engine number.

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: Engine code and engine number

4-cylinder gasoline engines

The engine number (engine code and serial number) is at the front of the joint between the engine and the transmission.

Vehicle, lifting

WARNINGVehicle may only be lifted at points indicated in illustration in order to avoid damaging vehicle floor pan and to prevent vehicle from tipping. Never start engine and engage a gear with vehicle lifted so long as even one wheel has contact with the floor! (There is a risk of an accident if this is not observed). If work is to be performed under vehicle it must be supported by suitable stands.

Trolley jack

  1. To prevent damage always use a suitable rubber or wooden block.
  2. The trolley jack may only be applied at the lifting points shown in the illustrations.
  3. On no account should vehicle be lifted at the engine sump, transmission or on front or rear axle as this may cause serious damage.

Vehicle, lifting

Vehicle lift

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Scheme 57

Make sure there is sufficient clearance between the lowest parts of the vehicle underbody and vehicle lift before driving onto lift.

Lifting points for vehicle lift and floor (trolley) jack

Front

Scheme 58

Scheme 58

Locate lifting blocks at protective lift pads (see (arrow) in above illustration) between longitudinal member and rocker panel.

Scheme 59

Scheme 59

Lift point

Rear

Scheme 60

Scheme 60

Locate lifting blocks at protective pads (see (arrow) in above illustration) located in the access area provided in rear floor section

CAUTIONEnsure sufficent clearance between lifting arm and rocker panel.

Tow-starting/towing

  1. Attach tow rope or tow bar only to the following towing eyes

Front towing eye

Scheme 61

Scheme 61
  1. Pull off cover (arrow) on lower part of bumper on the right.
  2. Take towing eye from vehicle tool kit.
  3. Screw in towing eye as far as it will go and tighten with wheel bolt wrench.

Note. After towing, remove towing eye and replace in vehicle tool kit. The towing eye must always be carried with the vehicle.

Rear towing eye

Scheme 62

Scheme 62

The anchorage for the rear towing eye (arrow) is located below the rear bumper on the right.

  1. Take towing eye from vehicle tool kit.
  2. Screw in towing eye as far as it will go and tighten with wheel bolt wrench.

Note. After towing, remove towing eye and replace in vehicle tool kit. The towing eye must always be carried with the vehicle. The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the risk of damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use synthetic fibre ropes or ropes of similar elastic material. However, it is safer to use tow-bar. Avoid excessive towing effort and do not jerk. During towing operations on unsurfaced roads there is always a danger that the attachment points will be overstressed and damaged. The vehicle should only be tow started if it is not possible to start the engine using jump leads.

CAUTIONPay attention to the following points when towing a vehicle: The transmission range selector lever must be in position "N." Do not tow the vehicle at more than 31 mph (50 km/h). Do not tow the vehicle more than 31 miles (50 kilometers). All-wheel drive vehicles must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised. ONLY front-wheel drive vehicles may be towed with only the front axle raised. If normal towing of the car is not possible or if the towing distance is more than 31 miles (50 kilometers), the car must be transported on a special car carrier or trailer. The vehicle must be towed with all driving wheels raised clear of the ground if there is no lubricant in the transmission.

If the vehicle has to be towed or tow started, always note the following points

  1. Regulations concerning towing must be observed.
  2. Both drivers must be familiar with towing procedures. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow start or tow.
  3. When using a tow rope the driver of the towing vehicle must engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear.
  4. The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow rope is always taut.
  1. Both vehicles must switch on their hazard warning lights (unless otherwise specified by local regulations).
  2. The ignition must be switched on so that the steering wheel is free and the turn signals, horn and if necessary the windshield wiper and washer can be used.
  3. Because the brake servo only works when the engine is running, considerably more pressure is required on the brake pedal when the engine is not running.
  4. The power assisted steering only works when the engine is running. Therefore more force is required to turn the steering wheel when the engine is not running.
  1. If the transmission (manual or automatic) has no lubricant in it, the vehicle must be towed with the drive wheels raised off the ground.

When tow starting vehicles with manual transmission the following points must be noted

  1. Before moving off, depress clutch pedal and hold then engage 2nd or 3rd gear.
  2. Switch ignition on.
  3. When both vehicles are moving, release clutch pedal.
  4. As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear stick into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.

Note. Vehicles with a catalytic converter (gasoline engines only) must not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 m with the catalytic converter at operating temperature, otherwise unburnt fuel may enter the catalytic converter and cause damage.