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 manually operated or automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror, with rain and light sensor -G397- and without front camera for driver
assist systems -R242-
Removing
–
Swing interior mirror downwards by approx. 25° as far as
stop.
–
Pull rear cover -2- downwards
-arrow- while simultaneously
releasing catches -1- using a
screwdriver.
...
Installing engine
Procedure
Engine/gearbox assembly secured to engine support T10497.
Note
Renew bolts that are tightened with specified tightening
angle.
Renew self-locking nuts and bolts ...
Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen worksh ...