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Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter 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 Transporter cars and light trucks from 1990+

Volkswagen -> Wiring Diagrams -> Cooling Fan
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 L5 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pressure Regulator -> Cabriolet -> Corrado, Fox & Passat -> Eurovan -> Golf III, GTI & Jetta III -> Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4 L5 DIESEL

Brake Pressure Regulator

Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Cabriolet

Brake pressure regulator is mounted on body, and operated by a spring attached to the rear axle.

  • Remove bleeder screw on right front caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
  • Remove bleeder screw on left rear wheel cylinder/caliper and connect gauge US 1016 or equivalent.
  • Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleeding screws on gauges, then depress brake pedal firmly several times.
  • Depress brake pedal until gauge of right front caliper reads 797 psi. Gauge of left rear wheel cylinder/caliper must read 565-623 psi.
  • Increase pressure ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter 2.5 L5 GAS

Normal Service

Se...

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

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Automatic Transmissions -> Manual Transmissions
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

Manual Transmissions

  • Install support tool No. 3250 or equivalent to upper control arm.
  • With car on ground, loosen axle shaft bolts, then remove bolt securing wheel bearing housing to lower ball joint.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bolt for shock absorber/stabilizer link rod.
  • Remove axle shaft from drive flange of transmission.
  • Compress shock absorber completely, then remove axle shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque wheel lug nuts to 133 ft. lbs.

A...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

  • Obtain audio coded anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove black plastic cap from start...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Transporter 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 to install.

Upper

  • Drain coolant...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 L5 GAS

Before removing drive belt, mark direction of rotation. When installing belt, make sure it is correctly seated in pulley.

  • Remove sou...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

A/C & Cooling System Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter  2.1 H4 GASA/C & Cooling System Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
  • Radiator Cooling Fan Relay
  • A/C Relay
  • A/C Thermostat
  • A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch
  • Interior Component Locations Diagram for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter  2.1 H4 GASInterior Component Locations Diagram for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Panel
  • Air Circulation Blower Relay
  • Flame Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ENGINE REPLACEMENT, CHECKING FOR DEBRIS LODGED IN TRANSFERRED ASSEMBLIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: ENGINE REPLACEMENT, CHECKING FOR DEBRIS LODGED IN TRANSFERRED ASSEMBLIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4 L5 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES

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