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2000 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 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 1999-2000 Golf & Jetta -> Cabrio & 1998 Golf & Jetta -> Eurovan -> New Beetle -> Passat
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Cabrio & 1998 Golf & Jetta
  • Obtain audio anti-theft code and disarm as outlined under "Precautions."
  • On models equipped with air bags, remove center console as follows:
    • Remove cap plugs from sides of console extension, then remove screws.
    • Pull out and disconnect rear lid opening switch connector.
    • Pull console extension with storage compartment to rear then lift off console.
    • Remove shift knob and trim.
    • Remove hex nuts retaining console to floor and screws retaining console to dash.
    • Lift console off mounting studs...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Conventional Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Scan Tool Bleed
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Conventional Bleed
  • Connect suitable bottle with transparent hose to each wheel.
  • Pump brake pedal several times, then hold.
  • Open and close bleeder screw, then release pedal.
  • Bleed brake system using the following sequence:
    • Righthand rear caliper/wheel cylinder.
    • Lefthand rear caliper/wheel cylinder.
    • Righthand front caliper.
    • Lefthand front caliper.
  • Repeat procedure until brake fluid flows without air bubbles.
Pressure Bleed
  • Connect brake filling and bleeding unit tool No. US 1116, or equivalent.
  • On models equipped with brake pressure regu...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Models w/Fuel Hose Connection

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabilty symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • On models equipped with underbody moun...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery cover, battery and battery base plate.
  • Disconnect engine harness connector and pull harness out of bracket.
  • Unclip engine harness connector from starter solenoid.
  • Remove retaining nut, then disconnect battery terminal connector from starter solenoid.
  • Remove starter motor upper attaching bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine center insulator cover attach...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 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 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system.
  • Remove radiator cover and radiator mounting shroud.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect coolant expansion tank tube from radiator.
  • Remove cooling fan cowl with cooling fan(s).
  • On...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LOCATION Diagram for 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GASOIL PRESSURE SWITCH LOCATION Diagram for 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Connector F-1
  • CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION & FUEL GAUGE SENDER LOCATIONS Diagram for 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GASCLUTCH PEDAL POSITION & FUEL GAUGE SENDER LOCATIONS Diagram for 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch
  • Connector G
  • Connector F-194
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol ID
  • 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Light Dimmer Switch
  • Right Front Central Locking System Activator/Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code
    Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: Oil Consumption Measurement
    Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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