1998 Volkswagen Cabrio Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio covers three trims, Base, GL and GLS, on a two-door convertible body. Power comes from a 2.0L inline-four with a single overhead cam, natural aspiration and gasoline fuel. The manual provides procedures and specifications for that engine and its fuel, ignition and cooling systems, as well as torque values for the transmission, brakes, suspension and steering and wiring diagrams for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base
• GL
• GLS

Known issues on the 1998 Cabrio. The 1998 Cabrio has 1 recall on record. On certain 1998 Cabrio cars, if a rear tire went flat and the car kept going until the tire came apart, the fuel tank filler neck could be worn through by abrasion and leak fuel, raising the risk of fire. Owners lodged 21 complaints, led by structure (7) and visibility (5); 4 complaints reported a crash and 2 an injury. Fuel system and body specifications and procedures in the manual apply to these areas.