
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Thursday, March 23, 2000  09:48PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
         1990-94 MAINTENANCE
         Volkswagen Maintenance Information
         Corrado G60 (1990-92)
                 SLC (1992-94 USA)
                 VR6 (1992-94 Canada)
         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE:    For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid
         capacities, fluid specifications and labor times for major
         service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article in this
         section. Warranty information and specifications for fluid
         capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size,
         and battery type are covered in this article.
         MODEL IDENTIFICATION
         VIN LOCATION
         The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the
left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN
chart explains the code characters.
         VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
         Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer
to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
See VIN example below.ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
³ (VIN)    W  V  W  A  B  0  5  3  2  M  H  0  9  9  7  1  7  
³
³          1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 
³
ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ1 - Manufacturing Country
  W  *  Germany
  1  *  United States
  3  *  Mexico
  9  *  Brazil
2-3 - Manufacturer
 VW  *  Volkswagen
4 - Series
  D  *  2-Door G60 (1990-92)
  E  *  2-Door SLC (1992-94 USA)
  E  *  2-Door VR6 (1992-94 Canada) 

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Application                                          Quantity (1)
A/C System R-12 Refrigerant
  1990-92 (up to 7/92)  .............................  37-40 Ozs.
A/C System R-134a Refrigerant (2)
  1993-94 (from 7/92) ...........................  28.2-31.8 Ozs.
Cooling System
  4-Cyl.  ......................................  6.8 Qts. (6.5L)
  V6  ..........................................  9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Engine Oil (3)
  4-Cyl.  ......................................  4.3 Qts. (4.0L)
  V6  ..........................................  6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Fuel Tank
  4-Cyl.  .....................................  14.5 Gals. (55L)
  V6  .........................................  18.5 Gals. (55L)
Automatic Transmission
  Fluid Change  ................................  3.2 Qts. (3.0L)
  Overhaul  ....................................  5.9 Qts. (5.6L)
Manual Transmission  ...........................  2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Final Drive
  Differential (A/T) (4)  .......................  0.8 Qt. (.75L)
(1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use
      dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(2) - Use of R-12 in a R134a system will result in SEVERE DAMAGE.
(3) - Includes oil filter change.
(4) - Lifetime fill.ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ         WHEEL & TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
         Wheel and tire sizes vary according to vehicle and equipment
and can be found on tire information label on each vehicle. Wheel and
tire specifications and tire inflation pressures are listed on a label
found inside fuel tank flap.
NOTE:    Snow chains must be used on drive wheels, in pairs only.
         WHEEL TIGHTENING
         Tighten all wheel lugs to 80 ft. lbs. (110 N.m).
         BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with
         computers may lose memory data. When battery power is
         restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles.
         These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER
         RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION
         section.
         All models use BCI group 41 batteries with cold crank rating 

PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECKS 
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         Wheel Alignment
         PRE-ALIGNMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES
         PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECKS
         Before making wheel alignment adjustment, perform the
following checks:
         1) Tires should be equal in size and runout must not be
excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance, and inflated to
manufacturer's specifications.
         2) Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted. Steering linkage
and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in
tie rod ends and ball joints.
         3) Steering gear box must not have excessive play. Check and
adjust to manufacturer's specifications.
         4) Vehicle must be at curb height with full fuel load and
spare tire in vehicle. No extra load should be on vehicle.
         5) Vehicle must be level with floor and with suspension
settled. Jounce front and rear of vehicle several times and allow it
to settle to normal curb height.
         6) If steering wheel is not centered with front wheels in
straight-ahead position, correct by shortening one tie rod adjusting
sleeve and lengthening opposite sleeve equal amounts.
         7) Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to torque
specifications.
END OF ARTICLE 

SCHEDULED SERVICES 
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site:  http://vw.belcom.ru    
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000  09:49PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
         1990-94 MAINTENANCE
         Volkswagen Maintenance & Service Intervals
         Corrado G60 (1990-92)
                 SLC (1992-94 USA)
                 VR6 (1992-94 Canada)
         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE:    All SERVICE SCHEDULES are listed for normal service
         vehicles. If vehicle is operated under severe service
         conditions, see SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM
         W/SERVICE SCHEDULES) for items requiring additional
         maintenance.
NOTE:    This article contains scheduled maintenance service
         information. Fluid types and capacities listed with each
         service in this article are only those necessary to perform
         that scheduled service. For specifications pertaining to
         fluid capacities for the entire vehicle, fuse and circuit
         breaker identification, wheel and tire size, battery type,
         warranty information, or model identification refer to the
         MAINTENANCE INFORMATION article in this section.
         CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
         SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) - 1995 MODELS
NOTE:    See the AIR BAGS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT
         Section.
         Modifications or improper maintenance, including incorrect
removal and installation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),
can adversely affect system performance. DO NOT cover, obstruct or
change the steering wheel horn pad in any way, as such action could
cause improper function of the system. Use only plain water when
cleaning the horn pad. Solvents or cleaners could adversely affect the
air bag cover and cause improper deployment of the system.
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and
         carefully follow all warnings and service precautions. See
         appropriate AIR BAGS article in ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable before servicing any air
         bag system, steering column or passenger side dash
         component. After any repair, turn ignition key to the ON
         position from passenger's side of vehicle in case of
         accidental air bag inflation 

SCHEDULED SERVICES 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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         SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAR WARNING
NOTE:    For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL
         PROCEDURES, see AIR BAGS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY
         EQUIPMENT Section.
         System circuit is grounded by 2 screws beneath the driver's
seat. DO NOT use these screws to ground any other accessory. DO NOT
ground any other components near this system.
         AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING (1993 & LATER)
CAUTION: Avoid breathing R-134a refrigerant and PAG lubricant vapors,
         exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.  To remove
         R-134a from system use R-134a recycling equipment that meets
         SAE J2210 specifications. If accidental system discharge
         occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
WARNING: R-134a service equipment or vehicle A/C systems SHOULD NOT
         be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed air. Some
         mixtures of air/R134a have shown to be combustible at
         elevated pressures. These mixtures are dangerous and may
         cause fire and/or explosions.  See AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
         article in GENERAL INFORMATION section.
         ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
         The anti-lock brake system contains electronic equipment that
can be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or
high output radio transmitting equipment. Since this interference
could cause the possible loss of the anti-lock braking capability,
such equipment should be installed by qualified professionals.
         On models equipped with anti-lock brake systems, ALWAYS
observe the following cautions:
      *  DO NOT attempt to bleed hydraulic system without first
         referring to the appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article
         in the BRAKES Section.
      *  DO NOT mix tire sizes. As long as tires remain close to the
         original diameter, increasing the width is acceptable.
         Rolling diameter must be identical for all 4 tires. Some
         manufacturers recommend tires of the same brand, style and
         type. Failure to follow this precaution may cause inaccurate
         wheel speed readings.
      *  Use ONLY recommended brake fluids. DO NOT use silicone brake
         fluids in an ABS-equipped vehicle.
         BATTERY WARNING
WARNING: When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with
         computers may lose memory data. When battery power is 

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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         BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: This is GENERAL information.  This article is not intended
         to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
         configuration.  The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
         information is to provide a list of common causes to
         problem symptoms.  For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
         refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
         in the section(s) you are accessing.
BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄCONDITION         POSSIBLE CAUSE               CORRECTION
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄBrakes Pull Left
or Right          Incorrect tire pressure      Inflate tires to proper
                                               pressure
                  Front end out of alignment   See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
                  Mismatched tires             Check tires sizes
                  Restricted brake lines
                  or hoses                     Check hose routing
                  Loose or malfunctioning
                  caliper                      See DISC BRAKES or
                                               BRAKE SYSTEM
                  Bent shoe or oily linings    See DRUM BRAKES or
                                               BRAKE SYSTEM
                  Malfunctioning rear brakes   See DRUM, DISC BRAKES
                                               or BRAKE SYSTEM
                  Loose suspension parts       See SUSPENSION
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNoises Without
Brakes Applied    Front linings worn out       Replace linings
                  Dust or oil on drums         See DRUM, DISC BRAKES
                  or rotors                    or BRAKE SYSTEM
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNoises With
Brakes Applied    Insulator on outboard       See DISC BRAKES or
                  shoe damaged                BRAKE SYSTEM
                  Incorrect pads or linings   Replace pads or linings
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄBrake Rough, Chatters
or Pulsates       Excessive lateral runout     Check rotor runout 

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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                  Binding in linkage or ball    See STEERING LINKAGE
                  joints                        and SUSPENSION article
                  Improper front end alignment  See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
                                                article
                  Improper tire pressure        Inflate to proper
                                                pressure
                  Tie rod binding               Inflate to proper
                                                pressure
                  Shaft seal rubbing shaft      See STEERING COLUMN
                                                articleÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄExcessive         Improper tire pressure        Inflate to proper
Vertical Motion                                 pressure
                  Tires, wheels or rotors       Balance tires then
                  out of balance                check wheels and
                                                rotors
                  Worn or faulty shock          Check and replace if
                  absorbers                     necessary
                  Loose tie rod ends or         Tighten or replace if
                  steering                      necessary
                  Loose or worn wheel           See SUSPENSION article
                  bearings
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄSteering Pulls    Improper tire pressure        Inflate to proper
to One Side                                     pressure
                  Front tires are different     Rotate or replace if
                  sizes                         necessary
                  Wheel bearings not            See FRONT SUSPENSION
                                                article
                  adjusted properly
                  Bent or broken suspension     See FRONT SUSPENSION
                  components                    article
                  Improper wheel alignment      See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
                                                article
                  Brakes dragging               See BRAKES article
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄInstability       Low or uneven tire            Inflate to proper
                  pressure                      pressure