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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES -> Kelsey-Hayes Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> CALIPER SERVICE -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

OVERHAUL

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Automatic Transmissions -> Manual Transmissions
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

Manual Transmissions

  • Install support tool No. 3250 or equivalent to upper control arm.
  • With car on ground, loosen axle shaft bolts, then remove bolt securing wheel bearing housing to lower ball joint.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bolt for shock absorber/stabilizer link rod.
  • Remove axle shaft from drive flange of transmission.
  • Compress shock absorber completely, then remove axle shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque wheel lug nuts to 133 ft. lbs.

A...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

  • Obtain audio coded anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove black plastic cap from start...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

OBD ll

If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Volkswagen Transporter cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuse/Relay Panel Diagram for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter  2.1 H4 GASFuse/Relay Panel Diagram for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Radiator Cooling Fan Relay, 2nd Stage
  • Intermittent Washer/Wiper Relay
  • Emergency Flasher/Turn Signal Relay
  • Rear Window Washer/Wiper Relay
  • Load Reduction Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Volkswagen Transporter cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Exhaust System
  • Document: ENGINE REPLACEMENT, CHECKING FOR DEBRIS LODGED IN TRANSFERRED ASSEMBLIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 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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