Target Audience:
Do-it-yourself enthusiasts and professional mechanics
Dealer Equivalence:
Identical to manuals used by official Audi dealerships
Illustrations:
Hundreds of detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos
Instructions:
Step-by-step instructions with numbered steps and bold figure numbers
Notes Cautions:
Includes critical notes, cautions, and warnings for each procedure
Searchability:
Likely searchable text within the PDF for quick information retrieval
Cost Effectiveness:
Provides an inexpensive way to maintain and repair the vehicle
Engine:
Complete engine overhaul, diagnosis, and repair procedures
Transmission:
Manual and Automatic transmission service, repair, and diagnosis
Brakes:
Brake system diagnosis, repair, bleeding, and component replacement (pads, rotors, calipers, lines)
Suspension:
Suspension component inspection, replacement, and alignment procedures
Steering:
Steering system diagnosis, repair, and component service
Electrical:
Comprehensive electrical system diagnosis, wiring diagrams, fuse identification, component testing, and repair
Fuel System:
Fuel pump, injectors, lines, and tank service and diagnosis
Cooling System:
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, and coolant system service and repair
Exhaust System:
Exhaust component inspection, repair, and replacement
Bodywork:
Body panel repair, interior trim removal, and exterior component service
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system diagnosis and repair
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-ups
Troubleshooting:
Systematic troubleshooting guides for common and uncommon issues
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major vehicle components
Overhaul:
Complete engine and transmission overhaul procedures
Diagnosis:
Diagnostic procedures for electrical, mechanical, and system faults
Specifications:
Torque specifications, clearances, and measurement data
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to complete rebuilds and advanced diagnostics
Engine Options Covered:
Likely covers 1.6L (AEH, AHL), 1.8L (AGU, ARX, AUM, APU, AVC, AWU, BKF), 1.9L TDI (AGR, ALH, AHF, ASV, AJM, AUY)
Horsepower Ranges:
100 PS (1.6L), 125-180 PS (1.8T), 90-110 PS (1.9 TDI)
Torque Ranges:
150 Nm (1.6L), 170-235 Nm (1.8T), 210-235 Nm (1.9 TDI)
Fuel Injection:
Electronic Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) for gasoline, Direct Injection (TDI) for diesel
ECU Details:
Details on Engine Control Units (ECU) and sensor data interpretation
Emission Controls:
Information on emission control systems and their service
Standard Transmission:
Likely covers 5-speed Manual Transmission (e.g., 02J, 02A)
Optional Transmission:
Likely covers 4-speed Automatic Transmission (e.g., 01M)
Clutch Service:
Clutch assembly inspection, replacement, and hydraulic system service
Transmission Fluid:
Specifications and capacity for manual and automatic transmission fluids
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 15,000 km (9,375 miles) or 1 year, whichever comes first (varies by oil specification and driving conditions)
Timing Belt Interval:
Refer to manual for specific engine; typically 90,000-120,000 km (56,000-75,000 miles)
Engine Oil:
Refer to manual for specific viscosity (e.g., 5W-40, 10W-40) and VW 500.00/502.00/505.00 approvals
Coolant:
G12/G12+ ethylene glycol-based coolant (pink/red)
Power Steering Fluid:
Refer to manual, often G002000 (mineral oil based)
Ignition Coils:
Coil-on-plug (COP) failure common on 1.8T models
Pcv System:
Clogged PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system leading to oil leaks or rough running
Suspension Components:
Wear in control arm bushings and ball joints
Window Regulators:
Failure of electric window regulators
ABS Sensors:
ABS sensor failures leading to ABS warning lights
Tdi Glow Plugs:
Glow plug issues affecting cold starts on TDI models
