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
FuelAssembly overview - water drainage hoses
1 -
Rear water drain hose
Left and right
Cleaning
→ Chapter
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Front water drain hose
Left and right
Cleaning
→ Chapter
Removing and installing
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Removing and installing underbody covers – petrol/diesel
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
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Remove centre underbody panels
→ Chapter.
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Release retaining tab and pull out front co ...
Removing and installing wheel bearing housing, multi-link suspension,
front-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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