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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Volkswagen Golf

  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2.8 V6 GAS, CC:2792, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL, CC:1896, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:F

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some models are equipped with a radio anti-theft system that will disable the system when battery power is interrupted, unless the system is reset the radio will not operate.

  • Turn radio to On position, SAFE should be displayed.
  • Depress and hold AM/FM and SCAN buttons until 1000 remains on display. If AM/FM and SCAN buttons are depressed too long or depressed again, radio will misinterpret the 100...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Bosch 5 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Except Passat -> Passat -> Testing -> Teves Type 04 -> Teves Type 20
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2.8 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

The ABS control unit has a permanent fault memory. If problems occur at electrically monitored sensors or components they are stored in memory.

Faults are stored with varying priorities, solenoid faults have the highest priority and are displayed first. Faults which occur occasionally, or sporadic faults have the lowest priority and are displayed last.

Do not drive vehicle with VAG 1551 or equivalent scan tool connected.

  • Connect a suitable scan tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). Refer to Figs. and , for DLC locations and types.
  • Follow...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever is in OFF position, then tighten adjusting nut until levers on calipers just move off...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove brake caliper, then re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Caliper Service -> Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS

Overhaul

Refer to Fig. , when servicing caliper.

  • Place wooden block between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to brake line bore to force piston from housing.
  • Remove piston seal from caliper piston bore using a plastic rod. If either caliper piston or caliper piston bore is corroded, pitted or scored, affected part mus...

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