"So wird's gemacht" German car and van service and repair manuals
The German repair manuals from the series "So wird's gemacht" (It's done like that) describe in a very clear and understandable way how your car functions and how it can be maintained in the best possible way.
These Delius Klasing publications provide much more information than the owner's handbook, supplied by the manufacturer with each new car. They are mainly intended for the handy DIY mechanic.
For each volume in this series, a car is completely disassembled and then reassembled, if possible without the use of special tools. At the same time the various repairs and maintenance works are photographed in detail.
Hundreds of photos and drawings make it easy to follow the short step-by-step instructions. All adjustment data are arranged in clear tables.
The "So wird's gemacht" series started in 1972 with a maintenance and repair manual for the VW Passat. Since then, Dr. Rüdiger Etzold and his team realized more than 150 volumes, of which more than 7 million copies are sold.
In 2018, the publisher stopped producing its own books in this series. Starting from volume 159 the "So wird's gemacht" books are now German editions of the well-known British Haynes repair manuals (see Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals).
Publisher: Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH, Bielefeld (D)
Size: 22 x 15.5 cm (8.6 x 6.1 in), paperback
Language: These books are only available in German.
Automatic transmissions and modern gearboxes: Because special tools and adjustment equipment are required, the overhaul of automatic transmissions and modern gearboxes (specialist work!) is not covered in these books, but they usually provide instructions for replacing the ATF fluid and adjusting the controls.
Click here for specific books about automatic transmissions.
Wiring diagrams: Books from the series "So wird's gemacht" contain some wiring diagrams. For older cars these cover the complete electrical system, but for modern cars with their complicated electronics, only the most important circuits are shown (fuses, engine, lights, etc.).
What's Inside these Books?
These books comprehensively cover maintenance and repairs of the engine, lubrication system, cooling system, fuel system, filters, exhaust, suspension, steering system, brake master cylinder and brakes, electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lights), interior and body. Complete with adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.
A typical volume (in this example the Volkswagen Golf VII petrol and diesel manual) contains the following chapters:
Vehicle and engine identification
Engine data
MAINTENANCE
Longlife service
Fixed maintenance intervals
Oil change service
Maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE WORK
Engine and exhaust system
Engine / engine compartment: visual inspection for leakage
Checking the engine oil level / topping up engine oil
Changing the engine oil / replacing the oil filter
Checking / topping up the coolant level
Checking / correcting the frost protection
Replacing the fuel filter
Engine air filter: replacing the filter element
Checking the V-belts
Visual inspection of the exhaust system
Checking the timing belt condition
Replacing the spark plugs
Spark plug values for the VW Golf engines
Gearbox / final drive
Visual inspection of the transmission for leakage
Four-wheel drive: changing the oil of the Haldex clutch
Front axle / steering gear
Checking / replacing the axle connections and tie rod ends
Checking the rubbers of the drive shafts
Brakes / tyres / wheels
Checking the brake fluid level
Checking the brake lining thickness
Visual inspection of the brake lines
Replacing the brake fluid
Checking the tyre profile
Checking the tyre pressure
Checking the tyre valve
Checking / replacing the tyre repair kit
Tyre pressure display: carry out basic setting
Body / interior
Visually inspection of the seat belts
Passenger airbag: checking the key switch
Replacing the dust / pollen filter element
Lubrication of the door stopper and mounting bolts
Checking / repairing the detachable towbar
Sunroof: cleaning / lubricating the guide rails
Solar roof drains: checking the flow / cleaning
Visual checking and cleaning of the water container and water drainage openings
Electrical system
Checking the power consumers
Checking the battery
Checking the automatic driving light control
Reset of the service interval display
Car maintenance
Car wash
Maintaining the paintwork
Underbody protection / cavity conservation
Maintaining / cleaning the upholstery covers
Repairing damage caused by stone chips
Tools
Engine starting assistance
Jacking up the vehicle
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Disconnecting plug connections
Horn removal and installation
Removing and placing batteries of wireless keys
Removing and fitting a parking aid sensor
Replacing the fuses
Removing and placing the battery
Removing and fitting the battery carrier
Checking the battery
Charging the battery
Battery storage
Cleaning the battery terminals
Central gas discharge
Battery types
Battery discharges itself
Battery fault diagnosis
Removing and fitting an alternator
Checking the alternator charging voltage
Removing and fitting the voltage regulator
Alternator fault diagnosis
Removing and fitting the starter motor
Starter motor fault diagnosis
Wiper system
Replacing a wiper rubber
Removing and fitting the windscreen wiper arm
Checking the rest position of the wiper blades
Removing and fitting the front wiper mechanism / wiper motor
Rear wiper system
Removing and fitting the rear window wiper arm
Removing and fitting the rear window wiper motor
Windscreen washer system
Removing and fitting the windscreen washer nozzle
Removing and fitting the rear window washer nozzle
Removing and fitting a headlamp cleaning nozzle
Disconnecting water hose connections
Washer pump / water level sensor removal and installation
Lighting system
Lamp table
Replacement of the front light bulbs
Replacement of the rear light bulbs
Removing and fitting a headlamp
Removing and fitting a fog lamp
Removing and fitting a rear light
Removing and fitting the license plate light
Removing and fitting the third brake light
Replacement of interior light bulbs
Instruments / switches / radio system
Removing and fitting the instrument panel
Removing and fitting the steering column switch
Removing and fitting the light switch / headlamp range control
Removing and fitting the vehicle interior switches
Removing and fitting the radio
Removing and fitting the CD changer in the center console
Removing and fitting a speaker
Heating / air conditioning
Air conditioning
Removing and fitting the outside temperature sensor
Removing and fitting the air outlet vents
Removing and fitting the heating fan motor / series resistor
Removing and fitting the additional heater
Removing and fitting the heating / air conditioning control
Removing and fitting the fresh air / recirculation valve servomotor
Heating fault diagnosis
CHASSIS
Front axle
Front suspension: subframe
Stabilizer, axle guide
Removing and fitting a suspension strut
Disassembling a suspension strut
Shock absorber / coil spring removal and installation
Checking the shock absorbers
Removing and fitting a drive shaft
Hub screw removal and installation
Putting the vehicle in the empty position
Drive shaft with CV joint - detailed overview
Drive shaft with CV joint
Tripod joint - detailed overview
Disassembling a drive shaft / replacing a sleeve
Rear axle
Coil springs, shock absorbers, wishbones
Wheel bearing housing
Removing and fitting the rear axle coil springs
Removing and fitting the rear axle shock absorbers
Disassembling and assembling shock absorbers
Steering / airbag
Safety instructions for airbags
Removing and fitting the airbag unit
Removing and fitting the steering wheel
Tie-rod end removal and installation
Removing and fitting the steering gear sleeve
Electromechanical steering
Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressure
Tyre and rim designations
Date of manufacture
Measuring the profile depth
Wheel balancing
Snow chains
Removing and fitting a wheel
Tyre check
Tyre maintenance tips
Changing wheels / direction of rotation
Wrong tyre wear
Braking system
Technical data of the braking system
Front disc brakes
Removing and fitting the front brake pads
Removing and fitting the front brake caliper / caliper carrier
Rear disc brake
Removing and fitting the rear brake pads
Removing and fitting the rear brake calipers / caliper brackets
Checking the brake disc thickness
Removing and fitting a brake disc
Handbrake lever - detailed overview
Removing and fitting the parking brake cable
Handbrake adjustment
Bleeding the braking system
Checking the brake booster
Removing and fitting a brake hose
Removing and fitting the brake light switch
Finding brake problems
ENGINE MECHANICS
Notes on removing and fitting timing belts, cylinder head, timing chain
Removing and fitting the engine cover
1.4 L petrol engine 59 kW (80 hp)
1.4 L petrol engine 90/118 kW (122/160 hp)
1.6 L petrol engine 75 kW (102 hp)
1.8 / 2.0 L TSI petrol engine
1.6 / 2.0 L diesel engine
V-belts - detailed overview
Removing and fitting a V-belt
Starting the engine
Troubleshooting the engine
Engine lubrication
Oil pump / oil pan
Engine cooling
Coolant circuit
Radiator antifreeze
Changing the coolant
Checking the coolant regulator (thermostat)
Coolant pump / thermostat - detailed overview
Removing and fitting the thermostat
Thermostat / coolant pipe
Radiator removal and installation
Removing and fitting the radiator fan
Detecting engine cooling problems
Engine management
Safety precautions when working on the petrol injection system
Petrol injection system - installation overview
Aspiration tube - detailed overview
Idle speed / ignition point
Checking and adjusting the CO value
General inspection of the petrol injection system
Diesel injection system
Diesel injection process
Diesel preheating system
Removing and fitting the glow plugs
Diesel injection system
Fuel system
Saving fuel while driving
Safety and cleanliness rules for work on the fuel supply
Safety precautions for work on the fuel system
Fuel Tank / fuel pump / fuel filter
Removing and fitting the fuel pump / fuel gauge sender
Removing and fitting the fuel gauge sender
Removing and fitting the fuel filter
Diesel engine fuel filter
Removing and fitting the air filter
Exhaust System
Preventing damage to the catalytic converter
Construction of the catalytic converter
Turbocharger
Diesel particulate filter
Exhaust systems overview
Removing and fitting the exhaust system
Replacing the front muffler / rear muffler
Checking the exhaust system for leaks
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Important work and safety information
Removing and fitting mounting clips / mounting brackets
Removing and fitting the interior mirror
Removing and fitting a sun visor
Removing and fitting the roof handle
Removing and fitting the gear lever / selector lever cover
Removing and fitting the center panel of the dashboard
Removing and fitting the central dashboard compartment
Removing and fitting the cover of the heating / air conditioning control unit
Removing and fitting the center dashboard cover
Removing and fitting the center console
Removing and fitting the side covers next to the dashboard
Removing and fitting the steering column cover
Removing and fitting the left panel of the dashboard
Removing and fitting the lower dashboard trim
Removing and fitting the top cover in the driver's footwell
Removing and fitting the knee airbag
Removing and fitting the sill trim
Removing and fitting the glove box
Removing and fitting the A-pillar trim
Removing and fitting the B-pillar trim
Removing and fitting the C-pillar trim
Removing and fitting the rear wheel arch inner lining
Removing and fitting the rear side trim
Removing and fitting the support for the boot lid
Removing and fitting a side panel in the trunk
Removing and fitting a rear panel
Removing and fitting the roof edge strip
Removing and fitting a front seat
Removing and fitting the rear seat
Removing and fitting the rear seat cushions
Front seat belts
Removing and fitting the front seat belt guide bar
EXTERIOR BODYWORK
Safety instructions for bodywork
Stone chip damage to the windscreen
Removing and putting expanding rivets
Removing and putting blind rivets
Removing and fitting the engine underside cover
Placing the lock carriers in service position
Removing and fitting the front bumper / front bumper cover
Removing and fitting the rear bumper / bumper cover
Removing and fitting the radiator grille
Removing and fitting a mudguard
Removing and fitting an inner wing
Removing and fitting the bonnet
Adjusting the bonnet
Removing and fitting the hood lock bracket
Removing and fitting / the adjusting bonnet lock
Removing and fitting the hood control lever / cable
Removing and fitting a gas spring
Removing and fitting the tailgate
Tailgate adjustment
Removing and fitting the tailgate lock
Removing and fitting the tailgate trim
Removing and fitting a door
Door adjustment
Removing and fitting the front door subframe with window mechanism
Removing and fitting the door trim
Removing and fitting the triangular cover / tweeter on the front door
Removing and fitting a door window
Removing and fitting a window motor mechanism
Door handle / door lock - detailed overview
Removing and fitting a door lock
Removing and fitting a lock cylinder
Removing and fitting a door handle cover cap
Removing and fitting a door handle
Removing and fitting a rear door panel
Exterior mirror - detailed overview
Removing and fitting an exterior mirror
Removing and fitting the mirror glass
Removing and fitting a side indicator / courtesy light
Removing and fitting a mirror frame
Removing and fitting the top part of a mirror housing
Wiring diagrams
Using the wiring diagrams
Allocation of the wiring diagrams
User's instructions for wiring diagrams
Various wiring diagrams
Manuals from the series "So wird's gemacht" describe vehicle maintenace and repair in detail.