Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 1231

  

  

  

- Press the latches - A - of the filter housing in direction of - 
arrow - and remove filter element with frame upward. 

- Remove filter from the frame. 

Note: 

Observe waste disposal regulations!  
 

 

Installing:

- Insert the left and right frame edges into the first fins of 
the new filter element - arrows - . 

- Insert the frame into the appropriate recesses of the filter 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

  

  

housing and latches - 1 - and secure the frame with filter 
element by pushing down. 

- Install the plenum chamber cover and fasten with 4 
screws - 2 - . 

- Press on rubber seal - 1 - . 

Air cleaner, clean housing and replace filter 
element

 

Note: 

Depending on vehicle equipment, there is a screen built 
into the area of the intake canal. This screen prevents 
snow and ice from entering the air filter housing and 
clogging the air filter during winter months. If dirty, the 
screen should be blown clean with pressurized air.   
 

All engines

 

 

Perform the following work sequence:

 

Removing:

- Remove fastening bolts - arrows - . 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

  

  

- Remove the upper portion of the air filter housing upward.  

- Remove old air filter element - arrow - . 

Note: 

Observe waste disposal regulations!  
 

 

Installing:

- Clean filter housing and install new air filter element.  

- Install upper air filter housing and fasten with screws  - 
arrows - . 

Toothed belt for camshaft drive, replacing 
(Diesel engine   2001 - Engine code ALH) 

- Perform work sequence 

 Repair manual 4-cyl. Diesel 

Engine. Mechanical; Repair Group 13; Crankcase. 
disassembling and assembling, toothed belt, removing and 
installing, tensioning 

Toothed belt and idler pulley for camshaft 
drive, replacing (Diesel engine 2002   - 
Engine code ALH) 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

- Perform work sequence 

 Repair manual 4-cyl. Diesel 

Engine. Mechanical; Repair Group 13; Crankcase. 
disassembling and assembling, toothed belt, removing and 
installing, tensioning 

Toothed belt and toothed belt tensioner for 
camshaft drive, replacing (4-cyl. - 5 valve 
gasoline engine)

 

- Toothed belt. removing and installing: 

 Repair manual 

4-cyl. Fuel injected engine (5 valve). Mechanical; Rep.-
Gr.13; Crankshaft; Engine disassembling and 
reassembling; Toothed belt removing, installing, and 
tensioning 

Toothed belt for camshaft drive, checking 
(4-cyl. Gasoline Engine)

 

 

Check condition of toothed belt

- Open fasteners of upper toothed belt cover and remove 
cover. 

- Check condition of toothed belt for: 

Cracks, cross-sectional breaks  
 
Separation (cover layer, belt cords)   
 
Wear-through on cover layer  
 
Fraying of cord strands  
 
Surface cracks (plastic shroud)  
 
Traces of oil and grease  
 

Note: 

It is essential to replace toothed belt if malfunctions are 
found. This will avoid possible break-downs or operating 
problems. Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.   
 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005