1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit covers the hatchback in 2-door and 4-door form, sold in five trims: Base, L, Limited Edition, LS and S. Two SOHC inline-fours are listed, neither with forced induction. One is a 1.6L (97 cu in) diesel; the other is a 1.7L gasoline engine. The manual provides procedures, specifications and torque values for both engines and for the fuel system, cooling system, transmission, brakes, suspension and steering.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, diesel
• 1.7L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• L
• Limited Edition
• LS
• S

Known issues on the 1982 Rabbit. The 1982 Rabbit came with a naturally aspirated diesel and a naturally aspirated gasoline inline-four. The manual gives engine and fuel system specifications for both, along with ignition diagnostics. Torque values and procedures cover the cooling system and transmission. The hatchback's brakes, suspension and steering are addressed with procedures and specifications, and wiring diagrams trace the electrical system through the Base, L, Limited Edition, LS and S trims.