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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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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Adjustments -> Control Cables
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Control Cables
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Locations -> 1985-06 Beetle, Cabrio, Corrado, EuroVan, Fox, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat (Less 2.8L V6), 1982-88 Quantum, 1980-91 Vanagon & 1989-92 Cabriolet w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
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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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove battery cover, battery and battery base plate.
- Disconnect engine harness connector and pull harness out of bracket.
- Unclip engine harness connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove retaining nut, then disconnect battery terminal connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter motor upper attaching bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine center insulator cover attach...
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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 GL 2.0 L4 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 -> Service Reminder Indicator Lamp -> 1993-2006 Golf
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 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 o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- R...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 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+.
 Ambient Temperature Switch Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fresh Air Recirculating Flap Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents 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 GTI VR6 2.8 V6 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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