Golf GL L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Golf (5K1) L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2011), Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2011), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AEG) (2001), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001), Golf GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2001), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AEG) (2001), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001), Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (HT) (1985), Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RD) (1987), Golf GTI L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990), Golf GTI L4-2.0L (ABA) (1997), Golf GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1998), Golf III L4-1984cc 2.0L SOHC (1993), Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995), Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD) (2000), Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2003), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1999), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2004), Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1987), Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (1987), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (ACC) Can (1993), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV) (1990), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV, PF) (1989), Golf L4-1896cc 1.9L DSL Turbo (1Z) (1997), Golf L4-2.0L (ABA) (1996), Golf L4-2.0L (AEG) (1999), Golf L4-2.0L (AVH) (2003), Golf L4-2.0L (AZG) (2004), Golf L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004), Golf L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2010), Golf L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2010), Golf Mk1, Golf Mk2, Golf Mk3, Golf Mk4, Golf Mk5, Golf Mk6.

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine186 pages

     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications234
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods10 pages

       • Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2345
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Cylinder Block Assembly26 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › General Specifications2
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Main Bearing Cap Torque2
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information12 pages

         • Specifications23456
         • Tools and Equipment › Crank Sprocket Lock - AST Tool # 309923456
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Cylinder Head Assembly13 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
       • Valve Seat › Component Information › Service and Repair234
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Tools and Equipment › Valve Spring Comp. Support - AST Tool # 203623
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories12 pages

       • Ribbed Belt <--> [Drive Belt] › Component Information8 pages

         • Diagrams › With Power Steering Pump and A/C Compressor2
         • Service and Repair › Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing23
         • Tools and Equipment › Electrical / Mechanical Repair23
       • Engine Mount › Component Information › Adjustments234
     • Engine Lubrication47 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Locations2
       • Engine Oil Drain Plug › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Oil Drain Plug Thread Cleaning2
       • Engine Oil › Component Information24 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Measurement Of Oil Consumption2345678910111213141516171819
         • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Checking / Adding Engine Oil23
       • Engine Oil Filler / Breather Cap › Component Information › Locations
       • Oil Filter Adapter › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Hybrid Oil Pan Information2
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations234
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information6 pages

       • Diagrams2
       • Service and Repair › Lower Manifold Disassembling and Assembling234
     • Lamps and Indicators - Engine › Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine15 pages

       • Camshaft Oil Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair23
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sealing Flange (Front), Removing and Installing23456
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair234
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine › Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations234
     • Timing Components22 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Belt › Component Information10 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Procedures2345
         • Tools and Equipment › Spanner Wrench - AST Tool # H 2587234
       • Timing Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Timing Chain › Component Information › Tools and Equipment23
       • Timing Component Alignment Marks › Component Information › Locations
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks21 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications › Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature Specifications2
       • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications23
       • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
       • Spark Plug › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications234
         • Tools and Equipment › Spark Plug Pliers - AST Tool # H 18492
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications234
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications234
   • Cooling System113 pages

     • Coolant › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - Coolant Identification/Mixing2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations
     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Radiator Cooling Fan27 pages

       • A/C Pressure Sensor/Switch - Cooling Fan › Component Information7 pages

         • Locations › A/C Pressure Switch F1292
         • Description and Operation › A/C Pressure Switch F1292
         • Testing and Inspection › A/C Pressure Switch F12923
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module › Component Information14 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678910111213
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information › Diagrams23
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Locations
       • Fan Clutch › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch23 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information22 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - Checking2345678
         • Locations › Overview of Component Locations2345
         • Testing and Inspection › With Manufacturer's Scan Tool23456789
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Locations
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Radiator › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System15 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module › Component Information14 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678910111213
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System31 pages

       • A/C Pressure Sensor/Switch - Cooling Fan › Component Information7 pages

         • Locations › A/C Pressure Switch F1292
         • Description and Operation › A/C Pressure Switch F1292
         • Testing and Inspection › A/C Pressure Switch F12923
       • Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations
       • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch23 pages

         • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information22 pages

           • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - Checking2345678
           • Locations › Overview of Component Locations2345
           • Testing and Inspection › With Manufacturer's Scan Tool23456789
         • Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Locations
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications234
   • Exhaust System23 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information11 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Catalytic Converter: › 2610-04 › Sep › 10 › Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0420/Cat. Converter Rattling234
         • Customer Interest for Catalytic Converter: › 2610-04 › Sep › 10 › Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0420/Cat. Converter Rattling234
       • Testing and Inspection › With Manufacturer's Scan Tool23
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information4 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold, Removing and Installing23
     • Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger › Component Information3 pages

       • Testing and Inspection
       • Service and Repair › Installed Position of Mount2
     • Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - Heat Shield Replacement Guidelines
     • Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Muffler System With Mountings, Component Overview2
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections