First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified workshop. Corrosion protection could be removed and electrical components damaged if the compartment is cleaned incorrectly. Furthermore, water could enter the vehicle interior directly via the plenum chamber .
If the engine compartment is very dirty, we recommend that you always go to a qualified workshop to have it cleaned by a professional mechanic. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Plenum chamber
The plenum chamber is located in the engine compartment between the windscreen and the engine and has a perforated cover. Air from outside is drawn in from the plenum chamber and is passed into the vehicle interior via the heating and fresh air system or via the air conditioning system.
Leaves and other loose objects must be removed from the cover of the plenum chamber at regular intervals using a vacuum cleaner or by hand.
WARNING
NOTICE
Necessity of wheel alignment, multi-link suspension
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have
been renewed.
Axle components are removed or renewed. ...
General notes
Gearbox
The torque of the engine is transmitted via the flywheel to
the dual clutch gearbox. The flywheel and the dual clutch are
joined together by a toothed connection. Together they take on
the function of the dual-mass flywheel ...
Removing and installing intermittent wiper switch -E22-
Note
The turn signal switch -E2-, cruise control system switch
-E45- and intermittent wiper switch -E22- are combined to form
the steering column combination switch -E595-.
These switches cannot be separated.
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