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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove brake caliper, then re...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GASENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
  • Knock Sensor (KS) No.1
  • Connector G-108
  • Connector G-61
  • Connector G-62
  • ECM & TCM COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 2.0 L4 GASECM & TCM COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module (TCM)
  • Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM)
  • Connector J-217
  • Connector J-220
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Airbag Control Module
  • 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Headlight
  • Right Headlight
  • Right Sealed Beam High Beam Headlight
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
  • Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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