1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit lists four SOHC inline-fours. Two are 1.6L (97 cu in) diesels, one naturally aspirated and one turbocharged; the gasoline pair are a 1.7L and a 1.8L, both naturally aspirated. The 2-door and 4-door hatchbacks came in six trims, Base, GL, GTI, L, LS and Wolfsburg Edition. Engine, fuel, ignition, cooling, transmission and chassis procedures and specifications are provided.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, diesel
• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel
• 1.7L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• GL
• GTI
• L
• LS
• Wolfsburg Edition

Known issues on the 1983 Rabbit. The 1983 Rabbit lists naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.6L diesels alongside 1.7L and 1.8L gasoline engines, and the manual gives engine and fuel system specifications, procedures and torque values for the four, with ignition diagnostics and cooling system and transmission procedures. For the hatchback bodies, brakes, suspension and steering come with specifications, and wiring diagrams cover the electrical system.