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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Control Module -> TPMS Sensor Invitation -> TPMS Sensor Location
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
TPMS Sensor Invitation
The following procedure must be performed after replacing the TPMS wheel sensor.
- Let vehicle sit for 20 minutes.
- Drive vehicle above 16 mph for approximately 7 minutes.
- TPMS sensors will automatically be relearned and the TPMS warning lamp will go off.
TPMS Sensor Location
- Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
- Lower the tire pressure by 10 psi.
- The rapid loss of air pressure will cause the sensor to...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove middle lower engine cover.
- Remove right lower engine cover.
- Remove upper engine cover.
- Mark direction of rotation on drive belt.
- Relieve tension on drive belt by rotating tensioner clockwise, lock in place with a suitable ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2005-09 GLI, GTI, Jetta, 2006-09 Passat, Rabbit, 2007-09 Eos & 2009 Tiguan
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
On 2005-06 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 mi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 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...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right sound insulation panel.
- Remove engine cover.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Body Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Door Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volkswagen GTI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SEALANTS, LIQUID GASKETS AND LUBRICANTS CONTAINING SILICONE - REVISED Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR LEATHER UPHOLSTERY Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen GTI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI 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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