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1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Troubleshooting -> Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage -> Fresh Air Cannot Be Adjusted -> Fresh Air Cannot Be Turned Off -> Insufficient Cooling -> Insufficient Or No Heat -> Intermittent Cooling -> No Cooling -> Noisy Compressor -> Water Spraying From Panel Vents -> Windshield Does Not Clear
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage
- Check condition of A/C system wires, connections and fuses.
- Check A/C compressor drive belt for wear or improper tension.
- Start engine, then turn A/C On.
- Using a jumper wire, briefly connect both blue wires (terminal Nos. 1 and 2) on A/C pressure switch. Do not jump terminals longer than necessary. Damage will occur to clutch and A/C system.
- If A/C compressor clutch engages, system is low on refrigerant.
Insufficient Cooling
- Check air distribution system, noting the following...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Siphon brake fluid from reservoir Fig. , then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake light switches.
- Remove master cylinder to fireball or brake booster, if equipped, attaching nuts, then the master cylin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- 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 attach...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1996-97 Passat
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1996 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the ai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Service Reminder Indicator Lamp -> Passat
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Connect VW tester or equivalent.
- Select:
- Manufacturer.
- Model.
- Model Year.
- Engine Code.
- Confirm Vehicle Identification.
- Instrument Cluster.
- Reset Service Reminder Indicator.
- Follow the instructions indicated on the tester display.
- After completing the displayed...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
- Turn ignition switch off and wait at least 20 seconds for platinum hot-wire in air mass sensor to burn itself clean.
- Remove battery.
- Drain engine coolant.
- Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect thermos switch and cooling fan.
- ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine & Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Anti-Theft System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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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