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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
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Caliper Service -> Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Overhaul
Refer to Fig. , when servicing caliper.
- Place wooden block between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to brake line bore to force piston from housing.
- Remove piston seal from caliper piston bore using a plastic rod. If either caliper piston or caliper piston bore is corroded, pitted or scored, affected part mus...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 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 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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code.
- Remove black plastic cap, then disconnect solenoid electrical connectors.
- Remove nut securing battery wire to solenoid.
- Remove dipstick tube bracket retaining nut from stud.
- Remove starter to front console attaching bolt.
- Remove starter motor attachi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 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 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain coolant...
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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+.
Fresh Air Recirculating Flap Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Air Bag Control Module Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Components 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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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