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2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Volkswagen -> Arming
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Wheel bearing must not be burdened while 12 point nut is loose.
If wheel bearing is burdened by weight of vehicle, wheel bearing will be pre-damaged. This will diminish wheel bearing service life.
If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has been removed, before doing so install an outer joint in place of drive axle and tighten it to 11 ft. lbs., or else wheel bearing will be damaged.
The wheel hub/axle shaft on model "Golf GTI 132 kW" and R32 is secured with a hex bolt instead of a 12-point nut. The spline of outer joint is slightly shorter than previous...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS
- Pull off intake hose connector and hose from mass airflow sensor.
- Remove bolts and air filter housing.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove fuse holder cover.
- Remove fuse holder mounting bolt, then pivot fuse holder, with fuses still connected, rearward away from battery.
- Disconnect battery positive cable.
- Remove heat shield cover, if required.
- Remove bolt, retaining bracket and battery hold-down bracket.
- Disconnect central gas vent hose from top cover, if required.
- Remove battery from vehicle.
- Remove bolts and battery carrier.
- Disconnect electrical connections at...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Service Reminder Indicator Lamp -> 1993-2006 Golf
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GAS
The Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) alerts the driver when a vehicle service is needed. The system uses a hard permanent type memory which will not erase if the battery is disconnected.
This reminder appears in the odometer display window. When the ignition is turned on, the following displays will appear for about 3 seconds: IN 00, no service required; OEL, 7500 miles/6 month engine oil change; IN 01, 15,000 miles/12 month maintenance and inspection; IN 02, 30,000 miles/24 month maintenance and inspection.
After required procedures are completed, reset the SRI displays to those o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right sound insulation panel.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rot...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Side Airbag Crash Sensor Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Connector T-2a Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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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