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1996 Volkswagen Passat CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girdling/Luces Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Caliper Service -> Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm.
- Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code.
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine b...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1996-97 Passat
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1996 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the ai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> Passat -> Description -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Description
The wheel electronics or sensors are mounted on each wheel. The wheel electronics regularly send data that is received by the central locking and anti-theft system antennas and directed to the tire pressure monitoring control module. This control module is integrated with diagnostics in the comfort system central control module. All specified tire pressure values (control pressures) are programmed in the control module at the fact...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 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 into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
- Put lock carrier into service position.
- Mark direction of engine rotation on belt.
- Slacken belt by ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Anti-Theft System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
A/C System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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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