Service interval 2005

The sequence of the individual service positions has been tested and optimized. Therefore they should be adhered to, to prevent unnecessary work interruptions.

NOTE:

Inform the customer of the repair measures required if a problem is detected during service work.

NOTE:

Ask customer whether new wiper blades should be fitted and if they require Windshield Clear G 052 164 (cleaner and freeze protection) in the windshield washer system.
Engine compartment cover (noise insulation tray), removing and installing → Lower engine cover (noise insulation): Removing and installing .

Intervals for interval service → Service tables .

Work to be completed	Example
Engine oil: Drain or extract ^{* See footnote} , replace oil filter	→ Engine oil: Draining or extracting; changing oil filter and filling engine oil
Checking battery and auxiliary battery (left and right in luggage compartment) with Battery Tester With Printer VAS 5097A (follow repair information) ^{* See footnote}	→ Batteries: Check
Vehicle system test: Perform	→ Vehicle system test: Perform
Spare wheel: Check condition, wear pattern, tread depth _______ mm	→ Checking tires: Tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, and tread depth
Left front tire: Check condition, wear pattern, tread depth _______ mm	→ Checking tires: Tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, and tread depth
Left rear tire: Check condition, wear pattern, tread depth _______ mm	→ Checking tires: Tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, and tread depth
Right rear tire: Check condition, wear pattern, tread depth _______ mm	→ Checking tires: Tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, and tread depth
Right front tire: Check condition, wear pattern, tread depth _______ mm	→ Checking tires: Tire condition, wear pattern, inflation pressure, and tread depth
Tire pressure in all 4 tires and spare tire: Check, correct if necessary	→ Tire inflation pressure (including spare wheel): Checking, correcting inflation pressures using Tire filler unit VAS 5216 if necessary → Tire pressure with tire pressure control system: Check
Store changed tire pressure values in Radio/Navigation Display	→ Changed tire pressure values: Storing in Radio/Navigation Display
NOTE: Tire repair kit: Check expiration date on tire inflation cylinder and if present	→ Tire repair kit: Checking
Checking thickness of front and rear brake pads	→ Front and rear brake linings: Thickness, checking
Rear lid: lubricate left and right multi-joint hinge	→ Rear lid: lubricate left and right multi-joint hinge
Lubricate sunroof seal	→ Sunroof: Checking function, cleaning and lubricating guide rails
Wiper blades: Check for damage and resting position	→ Windshield wiper blades: Check park position, adjust if necessary
Engine oil: Check; note oil specification!	→ Service tables
Service interval display: Reset	→ Service interval display: Reset
Service sticker "Next service" : Indicate next service event and apply sticker to drivers side door jamb (B-pillar) - service intervals	→ Sticker

*Extracting engine oil is not permitted on V8 engine and W12 engine.