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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Volkswagen Passat

  • 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS, CC:2792, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL, CC:1896, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Bosch 5 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Except Passat -> Passat -> Testing -> Teves Type 04 -> Teves Type 20
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

The ABS control unit has a permanent fault memory. If problems occur at electrically monitored sensors or components they are stored in memory.

Faults are stored with varying priorities, solenoid faults have the highest priority and are displayed first. Faults which occur occasionally, or sporadic faults have the lowest priority and are displayed last.

Do not drive vehicle with VAG 1551 or equivalent scan tool connected.

  • Connect a suitable scan tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). Refer to Figs. and , for DLC locations and types.
  • Follow...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Caliper Service -> Overhaul
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever is in OFF position, then tighten adjusting nut until levers on calipers just move off...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster Inspection -> Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

  • Remove master cylinder as previously described.
  • Disconnect vacuum line(s) from booster.
  • Remove brake booster attaching bolts.
  • Disconnect booster pushed from brake pedal.
  • Reverse proce...

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