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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Musty Odor From Climate Control System
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Musty Odor From Climate Control System
A musty odor which occurs after vehicle has been sitting for at least five hours and within 20-60 seconds of vehicle startup may be present on some models. This condition may be due to residual condensate in and around evaporator mixing with airborne pollutants which forms bacteria or mold growth.
To correct this condition, bacterial or mold growth may be destroyed using the Airsept system as follows:
- Ensure evaporator drain is clear.
- Ensure no bulkhead water leaks are present.
- Ensu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girling/Lucas Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
- 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 joints more than 25° from their original angles.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove pen...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine belt pulle...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at connector flange and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 IGNITION COIL COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENT LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 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 Cabrio 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 Cabrio 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 Cabrio 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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