1998 Volkswagen Sedan Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Volkswagen Sedan lists Base and City trims for the year, both 2-door coupes. They share a 1.6L flat-four measuring 97 cubic inches, with overhead valves, no forced induction and a diet of gasoline. Inside, the engine, fuel and ignition systems are matched with specifications and diagnostic procedures, and the transmission, brakes, steering and suspension with torque values.

Engines covered

• 1.6L flat-four (97 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• City

Known issues on the 1998 Sedan. A 1998 Sedan in Base or City trim puts its flat-four, transmission and brakes under steady use. The manual answers with engine and fuel system specifications, ignition diagnostics, drivetrain torque values and brake procedures. Suspension and steering procedures follow, and wiring diagrams make the coupe's electrical system easier to trace when a fault appears.