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1990 Volkswagen Corrado CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> ADJUSTMENTS -> BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR -> Cabriolet -> Corrado, Fox & Passat -> MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> Vanagon
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR
MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Cabriolet
Brake pressure regulator is mounted on body, and operated by a spring attached to the rear axle.
- Remove bleeder screw on right front caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
- Remove bleeder screw on left rear wheel cylinder/caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
- Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleeding screws on gauges, then depress brake pedal firmly several times.
- Depress brake pedal until gauge of right front caliper reads 797 psi. Gauge of left rear wheel cylinder/caliper must read 565-623 psi.
- Increase p...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabilty symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with underbody moun...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm.
- Remove drive axle to tra...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Relieve tension on drive belt and remove drive belt.
- Remove electrical connections from alternator.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diag...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant connection and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuse/Relay Panel Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BATTERY, DISCHARGED, DIAGNOSIS FOR EXCESSIVE STATIC CURRENT DRAW - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Corrado AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Volkswagen Corrado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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