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

Volkswagen -> Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Blower Motor
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Jetta 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: 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Se...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 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.
  • Separate ball joint from wheel bearing housing.
  • Pull wh...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5 L5 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove screws from engine cover.
  • Disconnect connector at MAF sensor.
  • Remove clamps from charge air pipes.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Remove air hoses from vehicle.
  • Remove connecting tube from charge air cooler to turbocharger.
  • Mark running direction of drive belt.
  • Relieve tension on drive belt by rotating tensioner clockwise with a 16mm wr...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Jetta 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: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 2.0 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 Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

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 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1995 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9 L4 DIESEL

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Volkswagen Jetta III GLS 2.0 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 Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 L4 GASSpeedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • G22
  • ECM & TCM COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GASECM & TCM COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module (TCM)
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
  • Engine Control Module (ECM)
  • Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM)
  • Connector J-217
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

    1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Rear Window Defogger Switch
  • Backup Light Switch
  • Instrument Panel Light Dimmer Switch
  • Rear Window Defogger Indicator Light
  • 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Radio
  • Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
  • RH Antenna Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: NO OR DIFFICULT SHIFT IN/OUT OF REV - 020
    Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Document: NEW REPAIR MANUALS AVAILABLE
    Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

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