First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Safety certificates, stickers and plates showing important vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door pillar or in the luggage compartment floor.
Safety certificate
There is a safety certificate on the door pillar of the driver door which states that all necessary safety standards and specifications from the transport safety authorities of the particular country were met at the time of production. The month and year of production and the chassis number may also be listed.
High voltage warning sticker
There is a sticker near the bonnet lock showing a warning about the high voltage in the vehicle's electrical system. The vehicle's ignition system fulfils the requirements of standards that include Canadian standard ICES-002.
Renewing components
All components of the refrigerant circuit submitted for
quality monitoring must always be sealed (use the original
sealing caps from the genuine part).
The genuine parts (air conditioner compressor, reservoir,
receiver, evaporator ...
Removing and installing engine control unit -J623- (with metal locking
plate)
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot air blower -VAS 1978/14A--1-
with nozzle -2- from wiring harness
repair set -VAS 1978 B-
Small grinder (commerci ...
Removing and installing exterior mirror
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the le ...