Volkswagen Fox (2004 year). Manual - part 35

Inspection Service

Service based on time or kilometers traveled
Vehicles with “Service based on time or kilometers traveled” have

the PR numbers: QG0.
Inspection intervals
Vehicles with service depending on time or kilometers traveled,

every 30,000 km or 2 years and every 60,000 km or 4 years (for

Europe on vehicles model ▸2007).
Vehicles with service depending on time or kilometers traveled,

every 60,000 km or 3 years and, then, every 2 years (for Europe

on vehicles model 2008▸ , except Europe on vehicles 2009▸) .
Vehicles with service depending on time or kilometers traveled,

every 1 year, 30,000 km, and 60,000 km (except Europe for ve‐

hicles model ▸2008).
If the vehicle runs 30.000 km, 60.000 km, etc. before elapsing 1

year, the Inspection Service for 30,000 km, 60,000 km, etc. shall

be performed together with the inspection service for 1 year.
If the vehicle runs 30.000 km or 60.000 km after the performance

of the Inspection Service for 1 year, perform only the items ex‐

clusive for the Inspection Service for 30,000 km or 60,000 km.
A tolerance of “up to 1,000 km” is acceptable, above or below the

indicated kilometer traveled, in services based on kilometers trav‐

eled, and “one month”, after or before the indicated time, for

services based on time.

Note

♦

Inform the customer in case of problems within a service scope

that require a Repair action.

♦

Use oils with high lubrication performance according to spec‐

ifications VW 502 00 (petrol) and VW 505 00 or 505 01 (SDI),

(diesel PD) and VW 505 01 (TDI).

♦

For countries with high sulfur content in Diesel, the Engine Oil

Change Service must be carried out every 7500 km. Countries

where the sulfur content is higher

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Notes for carrying out tasks
The sequence of each service operation was tested and opti‐

mized. It shall be adhered to so as to prevent unnecessary service

interruptions.
If the battery is disconnected, the power window drive automatic

closing function will not operate. Thus, this function must be re‐

programmed before delivering the vehicle. The vehicle battery

cannot be disconnected after reprogramming. Power window

drive - reprogram

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Ask the customer about installing new Windshield wiper blades

and adding window cleaning -G 052 131 A1- until 07/2005 and

window cleaning -G 052 184 A2- until 08/2005 or cleaning and

antifreeze product -G 052 164 A1- to the Windshield/rear window

wiper system.

Application

Windshield/rear window washer

additive

Proportion

EUROPE only

-G 052 164 A1- or -G 052 164 A2- 300 ml of additive for 700 ml of wa‐

ter.

Tropical climate countries

-G 052 131 A1- until 07/2005

1.69 fl oz additive for 28.74 fl oz wa‐

ter.

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Windshield/rear window washer

additive

Proportion

-G 052 184 A2- from 08/2005

100 ml additive for 990 ml water.

Service for vehicles with “service based on time and kilometers traveled”

Service

Electrics

– Battery: check with Battery tester with printer -VAS 5097A- .

♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2011▸

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– Passenger compartment's lighting, cigarette lighter, horn and control lights:

check operation.

– Front lighting: check operation of parking lights, low beam, high beam, fog

lights, indicator system and warning lights

– Rear lighting: check operation of brake lights (including the third brake light),

rear lights, reversing lights, fog light, license plate light, boot lighting, indi‐

cator lights and warning lights.

– Driver and passenger airbag: make a visual inspection in relation to external

damages.

♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008)

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– Self-diagnosis: Refer to the failure memory of every system with the Diag‐

nosis, Measurement and Information System .

♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008

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– Dust and pollen filter: Replace the filter element.

♦ at every 30,000 km
♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008

♦ every 18,641.14 mi or 2 years
♦ for Europe in model 2008▸ vehicle and in model 2009▸ vehicles elsewhere

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– Spare wheel support stop: lubricate.

♦ CrossFox only

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Vehicle exterior
– Windshield: check for damage

♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2011▸

– Windshield and rear window wiper: check operation.

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– Windshield and rear window wiper blades: check the resting position and,

if necessary, adjust it; for malfunctioning wiper blades: correct the sweeping

angle.

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– Body and paintwork: check for damage.

♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008.

♦ every 60,000 km or 3 years and after every 2 years
♦ for Europe in model 2008▸ vehicle and in model 2009▸ vehicles elsewhere

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Service

– Sunroof: check operation, clean the guide rails and lubricate them with Spe‐

cial grease -G 000 450 02- .

♦ at every 30,000 km
♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008

♦ every 60,000 km or 3 years and after every 2 years
♦ for Europe in model 2008▸ vehicle and in model 2009▸ vehicles elsewhere

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Tyres and wheels

– Spare wheel tyre: check the state of tread, sides and depth of grooves _____

mm.

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– Left front wheel tyre: check the state of tread, sides and depth of grooves

_____ mm

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– Left rear wheel tyre: check the state of tread, sides and depth of grooves

_____ mm.

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– Right rear wheel tyre: check the state of tread, sides and depth of grooves

_____ mm.

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– Front right wheel tyre: check the state of tread, sides and depth of grooves

_____ mm.

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– Tyres: calibrate, including the spare wheel.

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Underside of the vehicle
– Engine oil: drain or aspirate

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– Engine and components in engine compartment (from below): perform a

visual check for leaks and damage.

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– Poly-V belt: check state.

♦ at every 37,282.27 mi
♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008

♦ every 60,000 km or 3 years and after every 2 years
♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2008▸except Europe on vehicles model

2009▸.

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– Transmission: check for damage and leaks, including the state of the con‐

stant velocity joint bellows.

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– Mechanical transmission: check the oil level.

♦ at every 18,641.14 mi
♦ for Europe on vehicles model ▸2007 and except Europe on vehicles model

▸2008

♦ every 60,000 km or 3 years and after every 2 years
♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2008▸ and except Europe on vehicles model

2009▸.

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– Brake system: perform a visual check for leaks and damage.

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– Rear pads and linings: check the thickness.

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– Brake discs: check the level of wear and corrosion

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– Lower floor protection: make a visual inspection for damage.

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– Steering bar swivel tips: check the clearance, fastening and state of pro‐

tection bellows.

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– Front suspension arm joints: check for fastening and clearance, as well as

for damage and leakages in sealing bellows.

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Service

– Anti-roll bar buffers and front/rear suspension arm joints rubber bushings:

check for damage

♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2011▸

– Front/rear shock absorber springs and rubber buffers

♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2011▸

– Rear wheels: adjust roller bearing gaps.

♦ only for vehicles without ABS and with the following engines: AQZ, BAH,

BLH, and CFZA from 07/01/2007.

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– Exhaust system: make a visual inspection for leaks and damage.

– Fuel filter: replace.

♦ Identification letters AQZ, BAH, BLH, and CFZA.
♦ at every 30,000 km

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Engine compartment
– Engine oil filter: replace.

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– Engine oil: fill

Diesel engine: Identification letter BNM, filling capacity 4,2 l; standard 505 01

(VW).

Diesel engine: Identification letters ASY, 4.3-l filling volume, standard 505 00

(VW) or 505 01 (VW).

Petrol engines: Identification letters AQZ, filling capacity 3.3 l; standard 502 00

(VW).

Petrol engines: Identification letters BAH, BLH, and CFZA, filling capacity 4.0

l; standard 502 00 (VW).

Petrol engine: Identification letter BMD, filling capacity 2.85 l; standard 502 00

(VW).

Petrol engine: Identification letter BKR, filling capacity 3,3 l; standard 502 00

(VW).

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– Engine and components in engine compartment (from above): check visu‐

ally for damage and leakage.

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– Windshield/rear window washer: adjust the water jet from ejectors and re‐

plenish the reservoir additive liquid level.

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– Engine oil: replenish with oil (inspection service without oil change).

♦ for Europe on vehicles model 2008▸ and except Europe on vehicles model

2009▸.

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– Engine cooling system fluid: correct the proportion of antifreeze and fill up

to the level.

Theoretical value – 25° C (in Arctic climate countries – 35° C) actual value

(value measured) ____ °C.

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– Spark plugs: replace.

♦ at every 60,000 km or every 4 years, whichever occurs first.

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– Timing belt and tensioning pulley for camshaft drive: replace. Additional

work with separate payment!

♦ Diesel engine: Identification letters ASY.
♦ at every 93,205.68 mi

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