This Bentley Publishers repair manual is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of maintenance and repair information for Volkswagen "A3" platform models sold in the USA and Canada.

• 1.8L Turbo Gasoline (Code ACC)
• 1.9L Diesel (Codes AAZ, 1Z, AHU)
• 2.0L Gasoline(Code ABA)
• 2.8L Gasoline (Code AAA)
• 020 and 021 5-Speed Transmission
• 096 and 01M 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Covers Volkswagen A3 models with "1H" or "1E" at position number 7 and 8 of 17-digit Vehicle ID Number (VIN).
• Includes GolfIII and JettaIII, Cl, GL, LE, GLS, GLX, GTI, City, Wolfsburg, Trek, K2 and Cabrio Highline editions.
• Tune-up and maintenance procedures, including resetting the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI).
• Engine and cylinder head service and reconditioning, including timing belt (4-cylinder) and timing chain (6-cylinder) repair.
• Explanation of Bosch Motronic, Mono-Motronic, Diesel Fuel Injection and Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) systems.
• Emission control tests, repairs, and adjustments, including Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Secondary Air Injection system.
• Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and axles.
• Suspension component replacement, including front struts, rear shocks, rear coil springs, and wheel bearing/hub units.
• Disk/drum brake repair and troubleshooting, including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control (EDL).
• Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C blower motor replacement and specifications for R134a refrigerant.
• Body adjustment and repairs, including sunroof adjustments and manual/power Cabrio top.
• Wiring schematics, including fuse/relay locations and a general explanation of electrical circuitry.
• Volkswagen OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II P-codes, as well as control module coding.