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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+

Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS -> 1993 Corrado & Passat -> COMPRESSOR LEAKS R-134A REFRIGERANT -> EuroVan -> Fox -> HARD TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER OPERATION -> HISSING AND/OR GROANING NOISE -> Passat -> REAR A/C DOES NOT COOL -> SIDE WINDOW FOGGING
Vehicle: 1994 Volkswagen Golf III GL 2.0 L4 GAS

HISSING AND/OR GROANING NOISE

1993 Corrado & Passat

Under extreme temperature conditions, expansion valve may produce hissing and/or groaning noise.

Replace noisy expansion valve with improve unit (OE vendor number later than 1193XXXX TGK).

COMPRESSOR LEAKS R-134A REFRIGERANT

EuroVan

Compressor may leak refrigerant R-134a and PAG oil because of hairline cracks in rear compressor housing.

  • Check compressor mounting flange for blue paint dot.
  • Compressor with blue paint dot have already been inspected.
  • Co...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Teves/Ate Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 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 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Se...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
  • 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 pendulum support mounting bolts, Fig. .
  • Push engine and tran...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove center sound insulation.
  • Remove righthand sound insulation.
  • Mark running direction of drive belt.
  • Install and tighten M8 x 50 bolt to relieve belt tension.
  • Remove drive belt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 1995 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.8 L4 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 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Volkswagen Golf III City 2.0 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 Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L4 DIESEL

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 Golf AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Put lock carrier into service position.
  • Mark direction of engine rotation on belt.
  • Slacken belt by tur...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

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

Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Golf  1.9 L4 DIESELFresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor
  • G89
  • Engine Coolant Level Sensor Location Diagram for 1995 Volkswagen Golf III Sport 2.0 L4 GASEngine Coolant Level Sensor Location Diagram for 1995 Volkswagen Golf III Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Level Sensor
  • Ground G-22
  • Ground G-32
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Light Dimmer Switch
  • Fuel Tank Lid Unlock Motor
  • Remote/Fuel Tank Door Switch
  • 1995 Volkswagen Golf III City 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Volkswagen Golf III City 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Horn Button
  • Washer/Wiper Intermittent Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: V-BELT SQUEALS/SLIPS (WET ROADS) - ALT LIGHT ON
    Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • False Instrument Panel Indications
  • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: REMOTE CONTROL KEY DIAGNOSTICS
    Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 3.2 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Erratic Operation
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

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