1986 Volkswagen Atlantic Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Volkswagen Atlantic applies to the 4-door sedan, the only body style listed for this model year. Buyers chose among Base, GL and GLS trims, three in total, and between a pair of gasoline inline-fours with a single overhead camshaft: the 1.7L (105 cu in) and the 1.8L, neither of them turbocharged. Engine, fuel, ignition and cooling procedures sit alongside specifications for the transaxle, brakes, suspension and steering, plus wiring diagrams for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.7L inline-four (105 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• GL
• GLS

Known issues on the 1986 Atlantic. For the 1986 sedan, the naturally aspirated gasoline engine's fuel system, ignition and cooling are addressed with diagnostics and specifications. Torque values support work on the transaxle and drivetrain, and the brakes, suspension and steering come with procedures. Wiring diagrams map the electrical system of the sedan, and the body itself is addressed with procedures and specifications.