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1996 Volkswagen Cabrio CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> Cabrio, Golf III & Jetta III -> Eurovan -> Passat
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Cabrio, Golf III & Jetta III
- Obtain audio anti-theft code and disarm as outlined under "Precautions."
- On models equipped with air bags, remove center console as follows:
- Remove cap plugs from sides of console extension, then remove screws.
- Pull out and disconnect rear lid opening switch connector.
- Pull console extension with storage compartment to rear then lift off console.
- Remove shift knob and trim.
- Remove hex nuts retaining console to floor and screws retaining console to dash.
- Lift console off mounting stu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with a radio anti-theft system that will disable the system when battery power is interrupted, unless the system is reset the radio will not operate.
- Turn radio to On position, SAFE should be displayed.
- Depress and hold AM/FM and SCAN buttons until 1000 remains on display. If AM/FM and SCAN buttons are depressed too long or depressed again, radio will misinterpret the 100...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 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 transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code.
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine b...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Service Reminder Indicator Lamp -> 1995-2003 Cabrio
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
The Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) alerts the driver when a vehicle service is needed. The system uses a hard permanent type memory which will not erase if the battery is disconnected.
This reminder appears in the odometer display window. When the ignition is turned on, the following displays will appear for about 3 seconds: IN 00, no service required; OEL, 7500 miles/6 month engine oil change; IN 01, 15,000 miles/12 month maintenance and inspection; IN 02, 30,000 miles/24 month maintenance and inspection.
After required procedures are completed, reset the SRI displays to those...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove radiator cover and radiator mounting shroud.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Disconnect coolant expansion tank tube from radiator.
- Remove cooling fan cowl with cooling fan(s).
- On...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen power steering pump adjustment bolts, then remove Belt.
- Mark running direction of serpentine drive belt if it is to be reused.
- Insert suitable tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Coolant Level Sensor Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Central Locking System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 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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