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1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Volkswagen -> Arming
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner 1.8 L4 GAS
- Connect battery ground cable. Ensure no one is vehicle when connecting the battery cable.
- From a safe location at side of or below air bag modules, turn ignition On and inspect air bag warning lamp ope...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> BRAKE BLEEDING -> Except Fox -> Fox -> Front -> MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> MODELS w/ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> Rear
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS
MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Fox
To bleed brake system, use bottle with a transparent hose attached so that brake fluid can be checked for air bubbles.
- Ensure that engine is Off, then disconnect vacuum hose/check valve from brake booster.
- Push lever on brake pressure regulator in direction of rear axle.
- On all models, bleed brakes in following sequence:
- Right rear wheel cylinder, left rear wheel cylinder, right front caliper, then left front caliper.
- After bleeding, fill reservoir to maximum mark.
- Reconnect vacuum hose/check valve to brake booster.
Except Fox
To bleed brake system, use bot...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Remove drive axle to transmission drive flange attaching bolts.
- Separate ball joint from wheel bearing ho...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical leads from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter mounting bolts, then the...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
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 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant connection and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuse/Relay Panel Diagram for 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BATTERY, DISCHARGED, DIAGNOSIS FOR EXCESSIVE STATIC CURRENT DRAW - REVISED Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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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