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1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Volkswagen -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
Do not use computer memory saver tool on air bag equipped models. Using the tool will keep the air bag system charged and may cause accidental activation of the air bag unit. Prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, obtain the radio security code. After service has been completed and the battery ground cable has been reconnected, use security code to acti...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code.
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine b...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1996-97 Passat
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diag...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at EGR cooler and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right sound insulation pan.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rota...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Emission Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Passenger Compartment Switch & Alarm Unit Locations Diagram for 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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