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1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> A/C Compressor Controls
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Locations -> 1985-06 Beetle, Cabrio, Corrado, EuroVan, Fox, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat (Less 2.8L V6), 1982-88 Quantum, 1980-91 Vanagon & 1989-92 Cabriolet w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel lug nuts.
- Remove noise insulator panel retainers, then insulators.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm. Discard bolts.
- Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable puller tool onto hub assembly and press axle shaft out of hub. Do not flex CV or tripod joi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine belt pulle...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2009 New Beetle
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
On 1998-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
On 2007-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2009 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
- Push the instrument panel center c...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container, then remove front bumper.
- Remove radiator hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect thermo switch and radiator fan electrical connectors.
- Remove tension...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen power steering pump adjustment bolts, then remove Belt.
- Mark running direction of serpentine drive belt if it is to be reused.
- Insert suitable tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
WARNING & ALARM SWITCH LOCATIONS (PART 2 OF 2) Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
BRACKET/BATTERY FUSE 3 & 8 & 3 PIN CONNECTOR LOCATION Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: Radio Coding - Auxiliary Jack, iPod Inop After Radio Replacement Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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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