DIY: Replacing front lower control arm bushings
Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 10 Comments »Tools: Jack Jackstands 16mm socket 18mm socket 10mm socket 10mm box wrench Socket wrench Vice Drill Hammer 1/4" Drill bit Chassis grease (if the new bushings didn't come with any) Step 1: Break the front lug nuts loose (just get them started) Step 2: Jack up the front end of the car and secure ...
DIY: replacing rear O2 sensor
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Tools: Jack Jack stands PB Blaster (or other penetrating grease) Antiseize (make sure it is "sensor safe") Spark plug thread chaser 22mm box wrench -or- 22mm offset O2 sensor wrench Socket wrench 10mm socket T25 torx First, make sure you have the proper O2 sensor. If you got a ...
DIY: replacing shift bracket bushings
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Tools: Socket wrench 10mm socket 13mm socket T25 torx flathead screwdriver Step 1: Remove intake (and/or engine cover depending on how your car is equipped). Step 2: Remove battery. Disconnect negative terminal, then positive. Then remove 13mm bolt and clamp holding battery in place. ...
FYI: Updated approved oil list
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »See here: http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/aoa/company/aoa-specific.Par.0023.File.pdf
FYI: Alignment Specs (US and Euro)
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Front, US: Camber: -30' +/- 30' Toe Out (at left and right lock): 1deg 38' Caster: 7deg 34' Ride Height: 382mm +/- 7mm Front, Euro: Camber: -44' +/- 30' Toe Out (at left and right lock): 1deg 22' Caster: 7deg 47 Ride Height: 360 +/- 7mm Rear, US: Camber: 1deg 20' Rear, ...
DIY: Replacing Transmission Side Mount
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Tools: 10mm socket 13mm socket 16mm socket 18mm socket socket wrenches jack jackstands chunk of 2x4 Step 1: If you have an aftermarket intake you may need to remove it. Step 2: Use the 10mm socket and disconnect the battery, negative terminal first. Step 3: Use the 13mm socket and remove ...
DIY: Replacing Side Engine Mount
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 8 Comments »Tools: Jack Jackstands Block of wood Breaker Bar 10mm socket 13mm socket 16mm socket 18mm socket Socket wrench Socket extensions T25 torx screwdriver Step 1: Remove 10mm bolt that holds the windshield washer fill neck. Step 2: Pull the wiring harness away from the coolant res. Step 3: Remove 2 T25 torx screws holding ...
DIY: Valentine V1 hardwire install
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Posted in Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 3 Comments »These instructions can be used to hardwire just about any aftermarket electronic device so that it will power on with the ignition. The only difference is where you mount the device, and how you run the wire. Tools required: Trim tool -or- ...
DIY: modifying service interval settings (with VAG-COM)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »To perform the mileage adaptation: 1.) Select 17-Instruments 2.) Select Adaptation (10) under advanced functions 3.) Enter Adaptation Channel Number: 42 and select "Read" 4.) The window should read: "Minimum value mileage" and Min. Value Oil in 100 Miles 5.) The stored value should read ...
DIY: resetting service indicator (with or without VAG-COM)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 1 Comment »For people without access to VAG-COM: Vehicles with Multifunction Display - 1.) With the key out of the ignition - Press and hold the “0.0”, located on the right side of the instrument cluster. 2.) While holding the reset button insert the key ...
