Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please ensure that the following are checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank:

Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer

Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5

Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_4 Engine coolant see Coolant_4

Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking

Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_0
Information on changing bulbs .
Checks when filling the tank
FuelRemoving and installing mirror adjustment unit
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Note
The removal and installat ...
Assembly overview - plenum chamber cover
1 -
Plenum chamber cover
q
Right side
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Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Plenum chamber cover
Left side
Removing and installing
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Filling the tank with petrol, diesel or E85
Fig. 188 Open tank flap with tank cap attached
to the holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Switch off the engine, ignition, mobile telephone and
auxiliary heater before filling the tank and leave them switched
off during refilling.
Opening the ...