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Volkswagen FOX 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 Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1993-95 -> Discharging System
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen FOX GL 1.8 L4 GAS
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.
When using a recovery or recycling station, follow t...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES -> Type 1 -> BRAKE SERVICE -> SHOES, REPLACE -> WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen FOX GL 1.8 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig. for Exploded view of brake assembly.
SHOES, REPLACE
Failure to follow described procedures may lead to a reduction in parking brake efficiency.
- On Fox models, remove heat deflector plate, then disconnect parking brake cable from compensator bar.
- On all models, remove one wheel bolt, then push adjusting wedge upwards with a suitable screwdriver through wheel bolt hole to back off brake shoes.
- Reinstall wheel bolt and tighten to specifications, then remove grease cap with VW 637/2 or equivalent.
- Remove cotter pin and axle nut, then pull off brake drum.
- Remove spring r...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen FOX GL 1.8 L4 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 Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen FOX GL 1.8 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove drive axle to transmission drive flange attaching bolts.
- On models equipped with manual transmission,mark position of ball joint to right and l...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen FOX 1.8 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models with A/C, Install suitable engine/transmission support tool to support engine.
- On all models, remove bolts from engine mount support, lower nut from rubber engine moun...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen FOX 1.8 L4 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 Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen FOX GL Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen FOX GL 1.8 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volkswagen FOX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY - EMISSION CONTROL CERTIFICATION BY DEALER Vehicle: 1989 Volkswagen FOX GL 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: VACUUM LEAKS - DETECTOR & AUX TRANSMITTER AVAILABLE Vehicle: 1987 Volkswagen FOX 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen FOX AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volkswagen FOX 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 Volkswagen FOX 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 Volkswagen FOX 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 Volkswagen FOX 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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