2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio covers four trims: GL, GLS, GLX and the Final Edition. Beneath them is a gasoline 2.0L inline-four with a single overhead camshaft and no turbocharger, in a two-door convertible body. Procedures, specifications and torque values address the engine, fuel, ignition and cooling systems and the transmission, while the brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system are covered with diagnostics and wiring diagrams.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Final Edition
• GL
• GLS
• GLX

Known issues on the 2002 Cabrio. The electrical system tops the 23 owner complaints for the 2002 Cabrio with 9. Air bags follow with 4, then engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and visibility with 3 apiece. Of the complaints, 3 reported a crash, 3 a fire and 2 an injury. Wiring diagrams and electrical diagnostics in the manual bear on the largest group, and cooling system procedures and specifications on the engine reports.