Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: Beetle L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (APH) (1999), Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000).

Diagnostics Maintenance Engine Transmission Brakes Electrical Steering & suspension Heating & A/C Body & interior

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
- Alignment › System Information7 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › Alignment - Rear Camber Specification Change2
  - System Diagnosis › Wheel Alignment, Checking2 3 4 5
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks23 pages
  - Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
  - Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 2307-02 › Aug › 07 › Diesel Engine - Poor Throttle Response2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 2307-02 › Aug › 07 › Diesel Engine - Poor Throttle Response2 3 4
  - Fuel Filter › Component Information6 pages
    Locations2
    Service and Repair › Fuel Filter, Replacing2 3 4
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
  - Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
  - Spark Plug › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
  - Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
- Timing Belt › Component Information13 pages
  - Specifications2 3
  - Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- Ribbed Belt <--> [Drive Belt] › Component Information9 pages
  - Diagrams2
  - Service and Repair › Ribbed Belt Removing and Installing2 3 4 5 6 7
- Filters17 pages
  - Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 2307-02 › Aug › 07 › Diesel Engine - Poor Throttle Response2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 2307-02 › Aug › 07 › Diesel Engine - Poor Throttle Response2 3 4
  - Cabin Air Filter › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Fuel Filter › Component Information6 pages
    Locations2
    Service and Repair › Fuel Filter, Replacing2 3 4
- Hoses4 pages
- Fluids83 pages
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Coolant › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - Coolant Identification/Mixing2
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Final Drive Fluid <--> [Differential Fluid - A/T] › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Final Drive Fluid <--> [Differential Fluid - M/T] › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Maintenance - Schedule2
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Fluid - M/T › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Fluid - M/T: › 3406-02 › Jun › 06 › M/T - Humming Noise When Turning at Low Speeds2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid - M/T: › 3406-02 › Jun › 06 › M/T - Humming Noise When Turning at Low Speeds2 3 4
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Final Drive Fluid <--> [Fluid - Differential] › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Engine Oil › Component Information46 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins44 pages
    Customer Interest: › 2307-02 › Aug › 07 › Diesel Engine - Poor Throttle Response2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Oil:22 pages
    1709-07 › Jun › 09 › Engine - Oils Meeting Manufacturer's Standard2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    2307-02 › Aug › 07 › Diesel Engine - Poor Throttle Response2 3 4
    1799-01 › Feb › 99 › Engine - Synthetic Oil Approval and Usage
    MAINTV99-05 › Jan › 99 › Engine - Use Of Synthetic Oil
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Oil:18 pages
    1709-07 › Jun › 09 › Engine - Oils Meeting Manufacturer's Standard2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    1799-01 › Feb › 99 › Engine - Synthetic Oil Approval and Usage
    MAINTV99-05 › Jan › 99 › Engine - Use Of Synthetic Oil
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Refrigerant › Component Information › Specifications › Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature Specifications2 3
  - Refrigerant Oil › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Description and Operation › Refrigerant (PAG) Oil R-134a, Identification
- Brake Bleeding › System Information3 pages
  - Service Precautions
  - Service and Repair › Using US1116 Pressure Bleeder2
- Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers19 pages
  - Fuse › Component Information8 pages
    Locations › Fuse Arrangement in Fuse Panel2 3 4
    Application and ID › Fuse Arrangement in Fuse Panel2 3 4
  - Fuse Block › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fuse Block: › 9706-05 › Sep › 06 › Electrical - No Start/Various Electrical Malfunctions2
    Customer Interest for Fuse Block: › 9706-05 › Sep › 06 › Electrical - No Start/Various Electrical Malfunctions2
    Locations › Component Locations2 3
  - Relay Box › Component Information4 pages
    Locations › Relay Panel Locations2
    Service and Repair › Relay Panel and 13-Position Relay Panel2
- Service Reminder Indicators4 pages
  - Maintenance Required Lamp/Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Wheels and Tires21 pages
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections