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2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Section 36 (Maintenance (A3 Platform))
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Section 36 (Maintenance (A3 Platform))
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- Model Information
- Engine Overview
- 30-day Inventory Maintenance
- Pre-Delivery Inspection Procedure
- Oil Change and Maintenance Service
- Emission Control Maintenance Schedule / Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
- Description of work
- Engine oil level, checking
- Engine oil, changing
- Engine oil filter, replacing
- Fuel filter (Diesel engine), replacing
- Fuel filter (Diesel engine), draining
- Engine, visual inspection
- Cooling system anti-freeze protection and coolant level, checking
- Dust and pollen filter element, replacing
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, checking with VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST)
- Emission and idling test, gasoline engine
- Emission and idling test, Diesel engine
- V-belt, checking condition and tension
- Poly-ribbed belt, checking condition and tension
- Camshaft drive belt, checking and adjusting tension
- Manual transmission oil, checking
- Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), checking
- Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), changing
- Final drive oil level, checking
- Power steering fluid level, checking
- Tie rod ends, checking
- Tires, checking
- Tire inflation pressure, checking and correcting
- Wheel bolts, tightening
- Brake pad/brake lining thickness, checking
- Brake system, visual inspection
- Brake fluid level, checking
- Brake fluid, changing
- Underbody sealant, checking
- Air deflector strap, removing
- Airbag unit, visual inspection
- Door check straps and securing bolts, greasing
- Headlights, checking and adjusting
- Battery no-load voltage, testing
- Windshield washer jets, adjusting
- Wiper blade contact angle, checking and adjusting
- Wiper blades, adjusting parked position
- Radio anti-theft coding, activating
- Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
- Clock, setting
- RAPGARD®, inspection, removal and disposal
- Transportation wiper blades, removing at vehicle delivery
- Road test
- Identification
- Lifting, Towing
- Lifting vehicle
- Towing
- To prevent damage to transmission and differential
- Towing a vehicle from the rear (with the rear wheels lifted)
- Towing locked vehicles when keys are not available
- Towing speed
- Ground clearance
- Stopping
- Vehicle hook-up
- Inspection and care of towing gear
- All towing equipment is not the same
- Know all applicable legal towing requirements
- Front towing (Golf , GTI)
- Rear towing (Golf , GTI)
- Front towing (Jetta )
- Rear towing (Jetta )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.