Manual sections

Wiring diagrams

• 1.8L - Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): Awd, Aww, Awp (A4 Platform)
• 1.9L TDI Engine Mechanical - Alh (A4 Platform)
• 2.0L Engine Mechanical - Aeg, Avh, Azg, Bbw, Bev (A4 Platform)
• 4 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01M (A4 Platform)
• 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02J (A4 Platform)
• 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02J (A4 Platform): Overhaul
• A/c Compressor
• Abbreviations
• Accessories Control Systems
• Accessory Drive Belts
• Airbag
• Antenna Systems
• Anti-Lock/traction Control
• Application
• Automatic HVAC System
• Automatic Trans
• Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
• Axle Shafts
• Basic Trouble Shooting
• Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
• Body Collision Repair (A4 Platform)
• Body Exterior (A4 Platform)
• Body Interior (A4 Platform)
• Brake System - A4 Platform
• Brakes
• Cabin Air Filter
• Check Lists
• Clutches Manual & Hydraulic
• Communication Devices
• Computer Relearn
• Cooling Fan
• Cruise Control Systems
• Diagnostic Connector Locations
• Differentials & Drive Axles
• Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
• Drive Cycles
• Driveline/axles
• DTC Index
• Electrical Component Locations
• Electrical Equipment (A4 Platform)
• Emission Applications
• Engine
• Engine Mechanical - 1.8L 4-CYL. 5V Turbo - Awd, Aww, Awp (A4 Platform)
• Engine Performance
• Exhaust
• Exterior Body Panels
• Fuel System
• Fuses & Circuit Breakers
• Gauges & Instrument Panels
• General Servicing - All Makes
• Identification
• Ignition System
• Maintenance (A4 Platform)
• Manual & Power Steering
• Manual Trans
• Mechanical
• Metric Conversions
• Mode 6
• Oem General Information
• On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 1.8L, Aww, Awp (A4 Platform)
• Procedures
• Reset Procedures
• Restraints
• Specifications
• Starter
• Steering
• Steering Column Switches
• Suspension, Wheels, Steering (A4 Platform)
• Testing & Diagnostics
• Timing Belt
• Traction Control Disable
• Transmission
• Wheel & Tire System

Repair manual

Maintenance (A4 Platform) Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Step-by-step instructions on "Maintenance (A4 Platform)" for Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1997–2006). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

88subsections

88articles

101illustrations

Service work

1 article

• Service work

Oil change service

1 article

• Oil change service

General

1 article

• General

Equipment which has been packed inside vehicle, installing

1 article

• Equipment which has been packed inside vehicle, installing 6

Engine compartment trim (sound insulation), removing and installing

1 article

• Engine compartment trim (sound insulation), removing and installing 4

Apply sticker "Next service"

1 article

• Apply sticker "Next service" 1

Apply data sticker in service schedule (for customers)

1 article

• Apply data sticker in service schedule (for customers) 2

Vehicle data sticker

1 article

• Vehicle data sticker 2

Engine code and engine number

1 article

• Engine code and engine number

Vehicle, lifting

1 article

• Vehicle, lifting

Lifting points for vehicle hoist

1 article

• Lifting points for vehicle hoist 2

Golf "R32" , lifting

1 article

• Golf "R32" , lifting 2

Tow starting/towing

1 article

• Tow starting/towing 2

Rear towing eye

1 article

• Rear towing eye

For vehicles with all wheel drive

1 article

• For vehicles with all wheel drive

Instrument panel cluster, adapting language

1 article

• Instrument panel cluster, adapting language 1

Transport Mode, deactivating

1 article

• Transport Mode, deactivating

Power windows, perform initialization

1 article

• Power windows, perform initialization

8-way memory seat, perform initialization

1 article

• 8-way memory seat, perform initialization

Clock, setting

1 article

• Clock, setting 1

Climatronic, setting temperature to 72 F (22 C)

1 article

• Climatronic, setting temperature to 72 F (22 C) 1

Radio and radio/navigation system, activating anti-theft coding

1 article

• Radio and radio/navigation system, activating anti-theft coding

Wheel cover caps

1 article

• Wheel cover caps

Wheelhousing liner, bolting to front apron (only anniversary Golf GTI with 132 kW engine)

1 article

• Wheelhousing liner, bolting to front apron (only anniversary Golf GTI with 132 kW engine) 2

Transportation device, blocking pieces on front axle springs, removing

1 article

• Transportation device, blocking pieces on front axle springs, removing 4

Battery, check battery terminals for secure seating

1 article

• Battery, check battery terminals for secure seating 4

Battery, checking

1 article

• Battery, checking

Engine oil level, checking

1 article

• Engine oil level, checking 1

Driver side airbag

1 article

• Driver side airbag 1

Front passenger side airbag

1 article

• Front passenger side airbag 1

Windshield wash/wipe system and headlight wash system, check function

1 article

• Windshield wash/wipe system and headlight wash system, check function

Mixture ratio

1 article

• Mixture ratio

Windshield

1 article

• Windshield 2

Rear window

1 article

• Rear window 1

Transportation wiper blades, removing at vehicle delivery

1 article

• Transportation wiper blades, removing at vehicle delivery 4

Tires, checking tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure and tread depth

1 article

• Tires, checking tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure and tread depth

Checking condition

1 article

• Checking condition

Checking tire wear pattern

1 article

• Checking tire wear pattern

Tire tread depth (including spare), checking

1 article

• Tire tread depth (including spare), checking

Tire inflation pressure (including spare wheel), checking and correcting inflation pressures if necessary

1 article

• Tire inflation pressure (including spare wheel), checking and correcting inflation pressures if necessary

Tire inflation pressure table for normal tires

1 article

• Tire inflation pressure table for normal tires

Golf

1 article

• Golf

GTI and R32 with all-wheel drive (AWD)

1 article

• GTI and R32 with all-wheel drive (AWD)

Jetta

1 article

• Jetta

Jetta with all-wheel drive (AWD)

1 article

• Jetta with all-wheel drive (AWD)

Golf Wagon, Jetta Wagon

1 article

• Golf Wagon, Jetta Wagon

Golf wagon with all-wheel drive (AWD), Jetta wagon with all-wheel drive (AWD)

1 article

• Golf wagon with all-wheel drive (AWD), Jetta wagon with all-wheel drive (AWD)

Released engine oil standards for vehicles

1 article

• Released engine oil standards for vehicles

Oil characteristics

1 article

• Oil characteristics

Oil filter, replacing

1 article

• Oil filter, replacing 2

Engine code AEG

1 article

• Engine code AEG 2

Engine and components in engine compartment (from above and below): Visual check for leaks and damage

1 article

• Engine and components in engine compartment (from above and below): Visual check for leaks and damage

Ribbed belt, checking condition

1 article

• Ribbed belt, checking condition 1

Manual Transmission / final drive oil level, checking

1 article

• Manual Transmission / final drive oil level, checking 2

Automatic transmission final drive oil level, checking

1 article

• Automatic transmission final drive oil level, checking

Automatic transmission, check ATF level, top off if necessary (01M - transmission)

1 article

• Automatic transmission, check ATF level, top off if necessary (01M - transmission)

Automatic transmission, change ATF (01M transmission)

1 article

• Automatic transmission, change ATF (01M transmission)

Haldex clutch, replacing oil filter (all wheel drive (AWD))

1 article

• Haldex clutch, replacing oil filter (all wheel drive (AWD))

Haldex clutch, changing oil (all wheel drive (AWD))

1 article

• Haldex clutch, changing oil (all wheel drive (AWD))

Brake system, visual check for leaks and damage

1 article

• Brake system, visual check for leaks and damage

Brake pads (front and rear), check thickness

1 article

• Brake pads (front and rear), check thickness 1

Front disc brake pads

1 article

• Front disc brake pads 3

Rear disc brake pads

1 article

• Rear disc brake pads 2

Underbody protection, perform visual check for damage

1 article

• Underbody protection, perform visual check for damage 3

Tie rod ends, check play and joint boots

1 article

• Tie rod ends, check play and joint boots 1

Engine code(s) AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV

1 article

• Engine code(s) AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV 2

Engine code BJS

1 article

• Engine code BJS 8

Engine code AWD

1 article

• Engine code AWD 2

Engine code(s) AWW and AWP

1 article

• Engine code(s) AWW and AWP 7

Cooling system anti-freeze protection and coolant level, checking

1 article

• Cooling system anti-freeze protection and coolant level, checking

Checking freeze protection and adding coolant additive if necessary

1 article

• Checking freeze protection and adding coolant additive if necessary 1

Checking coolant level and adding coolant if necessary

1 article

• Checking coolant level and adding coolant if necessary 1

Freeze protection table

1 article

• Freeze protection table

All engines

1 article

• All engines 2

Toothed belt for camshaft drive, replacing (Diesel engine 2001 - Engine code ALH)

1 article

• Toothed belt for camshaft drive, replacing (Diesel engine 2001 - Engine code ALH)

Toothed belt and idler pulley for camshaft drive, replacing (Diesel engine 2002 - Engine code ALH)

1 article

• Toothed belt and idler pulley for camshaft drive, replacing (Diesel engine 2002 - Engine code ALH)

Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioner for camshaft drive, replacing (4-cyl. - 5 valve gasoline engine)

1 article

• Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioner for camshaft drive, replacing (4-cyl. - 5 valve gasoline engine)

Toothed belt for camshaft drive, checking (4-cyl. Gasoline Engine)

1 article

• Toothed belt for camshaft drive, checking (4-cyl. Gasoline Engine) 1

Toothed belt, check wear (diesel engine)

1 article

• Toothed belt, check wear (diesel engine) 1

Check condition of toothed belt

1 article

• Check condition of toothed belt 1

Tensioning toothed belt

1 article

• Tensioning toothed belt 6

Fuel filter, replacing (diesel engine)

1 article

• Fuel filter, replacing (diesel engine) 2

Automatic transmission, check ATF level

1 article

• Automatic transmission, check ATF level

Power assisted steering, check oil level

1 article

• Power assisted steering, check oil level

Oil, when cold

1 article

• Oil, when cold 2

Adjusting headlights for the Golf

1 article

• Adjusting headlights for the Golf 1

Adjusting headlights for the Jetta

1 article

• Adjusting headlights for the Jetta 1

Child restraint LATCH guidance fixture, installing

1 article

• Child restraint LATCH guidance fixture, installing 2