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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS
Vehicle must not rest on wheels when doing so. With bolt loosened, wheel bearing can be damaged by vehicles own weight. If a vehicle needs to be moved when drive axle is removed, an outer joint must be installed and tightened to 11 ft. lbs.
- Loosen drive axle bolt to wheel hub.
- Remove lower noise insulation.
- Remove drive axle from flange shaft/transmission.
- Remove wheel.
- Slide outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.
- Remove ball joint to control arm mounting nuts.
- Pull wheel bearing housing with ball join...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS
The wheel electronics or sensors are mounted on each wheel. The wheel electronics regularly send data that is received by the central locking and anti-theft system antennas and directed to the tire pressure monito...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical connections, loosen spring clamp, and remove air hose.
- Remove bolts, then pull engine cover with air filter upward and remove from vehicle.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect electrical connections at solenoid.
- Remove Ground (GND) wire from upper starter bolt.
- Remove upper starter bolt.
- Remove noise insulation.
- Remove nut from lower start...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2005-09 GLI, GTI, Jetta, 2006-09 Passat, Rabbit, 2007-09 Eos & 2009 Tiguan
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS
On 2005-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
On 2007-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2009 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 mi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 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 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 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 procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Belt -> Alternator and Water Pump Belt
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS
A/C Compressor Belt
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove sound insulation.
- Remove right wheel and tire.
- Remove right front wheel housing liner front section.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension, using a suitable 15mm wrench.
- Secure tensioner, using a suitable locking tool.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
- Revers...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Gasoline Quality Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 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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