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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Volkswagen -> Arming
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Connect battery ground cable. Ensure no one is vehicle when connecting the battery cable.
  • From a safe location at side of or below air bag modules, turn ignition On and inspect air bag warning lamp ope...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Teves/Ate Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake pads used in this caliper are directional, if pads are to be reinstalled mark them for location prior to removal.

Always remove some brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir prior to installing new pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, fluid is forced out of caliper and into reservoir. After pads are installed and seated, fill reservoir to MAX mark.

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Pry off brake pad retaining spring using a suitable pry bar, Fig. .
  • Remove protective caps from caliper guide pin bushings.
  • Remove upper and lower guide pins from caliper...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
  • Remove noise insulator panel retainers, then insulators.
  • Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm. Discard bolts.
  • Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
  • Mount a suitable puller tool onto hub assembly and press axle shaft out of hub. Do not flex CV or tripod joints more than 25° from their original angles.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove pen...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

  • 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 attaching nut and bolt,...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

OBD ll

If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system.
  • Remove radiator cover and radiator mounting shroud.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect coolant expansion tank tube from radiator.
  • Remove cooling fan cowl with cooling fan(s).
  • On...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GASENGINE COMPARTMENT CONNECTOR LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Leak Detection Pump
  • Connector No.4
  • Pin Connector
  • Connector No.28
  • Connector T-28E
  • EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GASEMISSION CONTROL COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Relay
  • Coolant Fan Control Module
  • Connector N-80
  • Connector J-229
  • Connector J-293
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Switch
  • Rear Window Defogger
  • Backup Light Switch
  • Right Backup Light
  • Left Backup Light
  • 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Alarm System Control Module
  • Right Door Warning Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code
    Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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