Oil level in Haldex clutch, checking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Special Tool - Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Fig 2: VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System

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Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
Diagnostic cable, 3m with power supply VAS 5051/1 or Diagnostic cable, 5m without power supply VAS 5051/3

Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051/.
Select "Suspension (SUSPENSION, WHEELS, STEERING (A4 PLATFORM) )" on display.
Select "All Wheel Drive with Haldex clutch" on display.
Select "01 - On Board Diagnostic capable systems" on display.

Select "All Wheel Drive Haldex" on display.
Select "Electrical components" on the display.
Select "Oil temperature" on the display.

Oil temperature must be 20 to 40 ° C.
Oil temperature can be obtained by driving vehicle to warm it.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Checking Plug

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Remove oil checking plug - arrow -.

Oil level is correct when Haldex clutch is filled up to lower edge of checking hole or up to a minimum of approx. 3 mm below lower edge of checking hole.

Tighten bolt - arrow - to specified torque → Rear final drive, disassembling and assembling .
If oil level is not correct, change oil in Haldex clutch → Oil in Haldex clutch, changing .