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1996 Volkswagen Golf CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Control Cable, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Cabrio, Golf III & Jetta III -> Central Flap -> Eurovan -> Footwell/Defroster Flap -> Less Air Conditioning -> Main Shutoff Flap -> Passat -> Temperature Control Flap
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2.8 V6 GAS
Always connect cables at control end first and ensure control is properly mounted before adjusting cable.
After cable installation, check for proper operation. Controls should move freely in each direction.
Cabrio, Golf III & Jetta III
Main Shutoff Flap
- Remove control panel as outlined under "Control Panel, Replace."
- Remove lower dash insulator panels necessary to access control levers on air control box.
- Remove cable clips from cable at both ends, then disconnect cable from levers at both ends.
- Remove cable.
- Reverse procedu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
Always remove some brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir prior to installing new pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, fluid is forced out of caliper and into reservoir. After pads are installed and seated, refill reservoir to MAX mark.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Using open end wrench to hold guide pin head, Fig. , remove lower caliper mounting bolt.
- Swing caliper upward, then remove brak...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 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 Golf AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine belt pulle...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 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 Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 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 tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Fresh Air Recirculating Flap Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine & Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf 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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