2012 Volkswagen Crafter Van Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Van spans turbocharged diesels of different size, a 2.0L inline-four and a 2.5L inline-five, both with a single overhead camshaft. They power a 2-door cab and chassis and a 4-door standard cargo van, listed in Base trim. Procedures and specifications address the engine, fuel, cooling and transmission for whichever diesel the van carries, and torque values and wiring diagrams reach through the chassis and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (120 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel
• 2.5L inline-five (150 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 2-door cab & chassis
• 4-door standard cargo van

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2012 Crafter Van. Whichever diesel is fitted, the systems to look after are the same: the turbocharged fuel system, the cooling system and the drivetrain. The manual answers with procedures, specifications and torque values for the smaller and the larger diesel, diagnostics for the engine and electrical system, and wiring diagrams for the cab. Brakes, suspension and steering are addressed for the cargo van and for the cab and chassis, with body procedures for the van.