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4 Descriptions of work
This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
♦ Swivel joints, axle bearings, coupling rod bearings and anti-
roll bar rubber mountings: Perform visual check for damage
⇒ page 23
♦ Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: Perform
functional check ⇒ page 24
♦ Battery: Check charge status ⇒ page 24
♦ Battery beneath driver seat: Visual check and check using
battery tester with printer VAS 5097A or VAS 6161
⇒ page 25
♦ Front passenger front airbag: Check key switch and „On/Off
function“ ⇒ page 28
♦ Checking tyres: Condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread
depth and age of tyres ⇒ page 26
♦ Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for
leaks and damage ⇒ page 29
♦ Changing brake fluid ⇒ page 30
♦ Brake fluid level (dependent upon lining wear): Check
⇒ page 34
♦ Thickness of brake pads/linings and condition of brake discs,
front and rear: Check ⇒ page 36
♦ Diesel fuel filter: Drain water (diesel engine) ⇒ page 42
♦ Diesel fuel filter: Renew (Diesel engine) ⇒ page 44
♦ Diesel particulate filter: Check ⇒ page 38
♦ Window regulators: Check positioning (open and close func‐
tions) ⇒ page 38
♦ The fault memory of all systems must be read with vehicle di‐
agnosis tester , possible faults must be corrected according to
repair guidelines ⇒ page 39 .
♦ Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft bellows: Carry out visual
check for leaks and damage ⇒ page 39
♦ Hybrid components: Perform visual check for damage on high-
voltage components and lines in engine compartment and rear
area ⇒ page 40
♦ Interior and exterior body: Perform visual check for corrosion
when doors and flaps are open ⇒ page 41
♦ Poly V-belt: Check condition ⇒ page 41
♦ Poly V-belt for compressor: Renew ⇒ page 42
♦ Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level
⇒ page 46
♦ Air suspension: Check for leaks and damage ⇒ page 49
♦ Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element
⇒ page 49
♦ Oil level: Check ⇒ page 60
♦ Engine oil: Drain or extract; renew oil filter and replenish en‐
gine oil ⇒ page 61
♦ Engine and designer cover -top-: Removing and installing
⇒ page 70
Touareg 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2011
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