This Bentley Publishers repair manual is a definitive reference source of technical automotive repair and maintenance information for Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta models built on the A2 platform from 1985 through 1992. This manual has been prepared with the Volkswagen owner in mind. The aim throughout has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures, and accurate specifications.

• 1.6L Diesel (Engine Code: ME, MF, 1V)
• 1.8L Gasoline (Engine Code: GX, MZ, HT, RD, RV, PF, PL)
• 2.0L Gasoline (Engine Code: 9A)
• 010 3-Speed Automatic Trans.
• 020 5-Speed Manual Trans.

• Fundamental automotive concepts, including explanations of basic troubleshooting, safe and effective workshop practices, and tools.
• Complete tune-up specifications, plus troubleshooting and repair of the electronic ignition system and knock sensors.
• Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including Turbo diesel and ECO diesel.
• Troubleshooting and repair of CIS, CIS-E, Digifant I and Digifant II fuel injection systems and the CIS-E Motronic engine management system.
• Emission control tests, repairs and adjustments, including testing and replacing the oxygen sensor, and resetting the OXS warning light.
• Automatic and manual transmission maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, and manual transmission rebuilding.
• Full suspension and steering adjustment and repair, including power steering.
• Disc and drum brake reconditioning and repair, plus troubleshooting and repair of the Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
• Body adjustments and repairs, including sunroof.
• Complete electrical system troubleshooting and repair, including electrical current flow diagrams.
• Comprehensive Volkswagen factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening torque specifications.