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Maintenance (A4 Platform) Expand All (for easy ctrl-f) Collapse All 01 - Maintenance Engine overview Service work Oil change service Delivery inspection Maintenance service General Description of work (part 1 of 2) Instrument panel cluster, adapting language Transport Mode, deactivating Power windows, 8-way memory seat, perform initialization (activation) Clock, setting Climatronic, setting temperature to 72 F (22 C) Radio and radio/navigation system, activating anti-theft coding Wheel cover caps Wheel bolts, tighten to correct torque setting Wheelhousing liner, bolting to front apron (only anniversary Golf GTI with 132 kW engine) Transportation device, blocking pieces on front axle springs, removing Battery, check battery terminals for secure seating Battery, checking Engine oil level, checking Airbag for driver and passenger, visual inspection of airbag components On Board Diagnostic (OBD), check DTC memory of all systems Door check strap, lubricating Sunroof, checking function, cleaning and lubricating guide rails Windshield wash/wipe system and headlight wash system, check function Windshield wiper blades, check for damage; check parked position, if necessary adjust; with pulsating wiper blades, check angle setting, adjust if necessary Transportation wiper blades, removing at vehicle delivery Break-down set, replace tire sealant (when shelf-life has expired) Tires, checking tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure and tread depth Engine oils Engine oil, draining or extracting and filling; replacing oil filter Engine and components in engine compartment (from above and below): Visual check for leaks and damage Ribbed belt, checking condition CV joint boots, visual inspection Manual Transmission / final drive oil level, checking Automatic transmission final drive oil level, checking Automatic transmission, check ATF level, top off if necessary (01M - transmission) Automatic transmission, change ATF (01M transmission) Description of work (part 2 of 2) Haldex clutch, replacing oil filter (all wheel drive (AWD)) Haldex clutch, changing oil (all wheel drive (AWD)) Brake system, visual check for leaks and damage Brake pads (front and rear), check thickness Underbody protection, perform visual check for damage Exhaust system, perform visual inspection for leaks, attachment, and damage Tie rod ends, check play and joint boots Ball joints, visual inspection Spark plugs, replace Cooling system anti-freeze protection and coolant level, checking Dust and pollen filter, replace filter element Air cleaner, clean housing and replace filter element 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) 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) Toothed belt, check wear (diesel engine) Toothed belt for camshaft drive, check condition and tension (Diesel engine - engine code ALH with automatic transmission) Fuel filter, replacing (diesel engine) Fuel filter, draining (diesel engine) Automatic transmission, check ATF level Power assisted steering, check oil level Brake fluid, changing Brake fluid level (depending on brake pad wear), checking Headlight adjustment, checking Child restraint LATCH guidance fixture, installing RAPGARD, inspection, removal and disposal Perform test drive