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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Volkswagen -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 L4 GAS

Do not use computer memory saver tool on air bag equipped models. Using the tool will keep the air bag system charged and may cause accidental activation of the air bag unit. Prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, obtain the radio security code. After service has been completed and the battery ground cable has been reconnected, use security code to acti...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Diesel Engines
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

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 abn...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 L4 GAS

Wheel bearing must not be burdened while 12 point nut is loose.

If wheel bearing is burdened by weight of vehicle, wheel bearing will be pre-damaged. This will diminish wheel bearing service life.

If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has been removed, before doing so install an outer joint in place of drive axle and tighten it to 11 ft. lbs., or else wheel bearing will be damaged.

The wheel hub/axle shaft on model "Golf GTI 132 kW" and R32 is secured with a hex bolt instead of a 12-point nut. The spline of outer joint is slightly shorter than previous...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove engine cover by pulling upward.
  • Release clamps, unclip fuel hoses, then remove charge air hose.
  • Remove vacuum hose, disconnect electrical connection, and remove screw at charge air pipe.
  • Remove bolt and noise insulation.
  • Remove mounting bolt, disconnect connector coupling and remove charge air pipe.
  • Remove protective cap, then disconnect electrical connections from alternator.
  • Remove fuel filter, with hoses connected, from bracket and move aside.
  • If belt is to be reused mark direction of rotation, before removing drive belt. Belt damage will r...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 L4 GAS

On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.

On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.

On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
  • Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
  • Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 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 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove front bumper retainers, then remove front bumper assembly.
  • Bring lock carrier into position.
  • Remove radiator hoses from radiator.
  • Disconnect connectors from thermo switch and radiator fan.
  • On models equipped with A/C, remove condenser from radiator and secure to lock carrier but do no...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right sound insulation pan.
  • Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
  • Rota...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Needle Lift Sensor Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESELNeedle Lift Sensor Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Needle Lift Sensor
  • G80
  • Connector T-10p Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESELConnector T-10p Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector T10p
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • A/C Compressor
  • Ambient Temperature Switch
  • A/C Cutout Thermal Switch
  • Cabin Air Filter
  • 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fresh Air/Recirculating Flap Switch
  • Fresh Air Blower Switch
  • Fresh Air Control Lever Light
  • Fresh Air Blower
  • Fresh Air And Recirculating Air Mode Indicator Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code
    Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: Oil Consumption Measurement
    Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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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