1990 Volkswagen Corrado Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado covers the G60, the only trim listed, a 2-door coupe driven by a supercharged 1.8L inline-four. The engine uses a single overhead camshaft and runs on gasoline. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics address the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transaxle, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, supercharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• G60

Known issues on the 1990 Corrado. NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls against the 1990 Corrado. In one, certain 1990 Corrado cars could build enough coolant pressure during sustained overheating to make the heat exchanger leak, scalding the driver's feet or fogging the cabin; dealers replaced it. Another, on certain 1990 Corrado cars, addressed a fuel-rail hose that could shrink past its clamps and leak fuel under the hood, a fire risk. Owners filed 39 complaints, led by engine and engine cooling (11), visibility (10) and seat belts (9); 2 complaints reported a fire and 2 reported an injury. Cooling and fuel system procedures, specifications and diagnostics appear here.