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1990 Volkswagen Passat CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> MASTER CYLINDER
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS
MASTER CYLINDER
Refer to Fig. during replacement procedures.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Siphon brake fluid from reservoir, then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake light switches.
- Remove master cylinder to firewall or brake booster, if equipped, a...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove drive axle to transmission drive flange attaching bolts.
- Separate ball joint from whe...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground cable, then support engine/transmission assembly using suitable engine support tool.
- Cut and discard cable ties used to secure wiring from starter/alternator.
- Unclip and pull off white and black har...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Service Reminder Indicator Lamp -> Passat
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Connect VW tester or equivalent.
- Select:
- Manufacturer.
- Model.
- Model Year.
- Engine Code.
- Confirm Vehicle Identification.
- Instrument Cluster.
- Reset Service Reminder Indicator.
- Follow the instructions indicated on the tester display.
- After completing the displayed...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect harness connectors from coolant fan thermal switch and coolant fan.
- Remove both radiator...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuse/Relay Panel Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BATTERY, DISCHARGED, DIAGNOSIS FOR EXCESSIVE STATIC CURRENT DRAW - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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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