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VW Passat II, Santana (1980-1988) repair manuals
A repair manual for your VW Passat II (type B2, 1980-1988) or Santana (1981-1984)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on VW cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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VW Passat & Santana - Petrol (Sept 1981 - May 1988) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volkswagen Passat and Santana saloon, hatchback and estate.
Petrol engines:
4 cylinders
- 1.6 L (1588 and 1595 cc, engine codes WV, YN, YP and DT)
- 1.8 L (1781 cc, DS)
5 cylinders
- 1.9 L (1921 cc, WN)
- 2.0 L (1994 cc, JS).
Production years: 9/1981-5/1988.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel engines.
This Haynes manual for the VW Passat and Santana describes service and repair of the petrol engines (timing gear, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 300 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 1988) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0814) |
| ISBN: | 9781859601556 |
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Volkswagen Passat et Santana - 4 et 5 cylindres essence (1982-1985) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 457
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 457) repair manual covering the Volkswagen Passat and Santana petrol models.
Production years: 1982-1985.
This Revue Technique for the VW Passat and Santana describes extensively service and repair of the 4- and 5-cylinder petrol engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Product details
| Details: | 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 457) |
| ISBN: | 9782726845714 |
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VW Passat - 4- Zylinder Benzinmotoren (1981-1986) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Passat.
Petrol engines: 4 cylinders - 1.3 L (60 hp), 1.6 L (75 hp) and 1.8 L (90 hp).
Production years: 1981-1986.
![Pages of the book [0833] VW Passat - 4- Zyl Benziner (1981-1986) (1)](../afb/details/PP20417.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Passat provides detailed instructions for work on the 4-cylinder petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 10th edition (1994).
Product details
| Details: | 220 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (833) |
| ISBN: | 9783716816981 |
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VW Passat - Diesel (9/1980-3/1988) | So wird's gemacht
Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 28) for the Volkswagen Passat diesel models: Limousine, Santana and Variant.
Diesel engines:
- 1.6 L (40 kW/54 hp, 9/80-3/88)
- 1.6 L Turbo-Diesel (51 kW/70 hp, 3/82-3/88)
- 1.6 L Turbo-Diesel (59 kW/80 hp, 10/86-3/88)
Production years: 09/1980-03/1988.
The initial section of this manual for the VW Passat Diesel covers inspection and daily maintenance of the diesel engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).
Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.
- Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.
Product details
| Author: | Rüdiger Etzold |
| Details: | 170 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 287 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2014) |
| Series: | So wird's gemacht (28) |
| ISBN: | 9783768803854 |
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VW Passat - 4 Zylinder Diesel und Turbodiesel (ab 1982) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Passat Diesel and Turbodiesel.
Diesel engines: 4 cylinders - 1.6 D (1588 cc) and 1.6 TD (1588 cc, turbo).
Production years: since 1982.
![Pages of the book [0823] VW Passat - 4 Zyl (Turbo)Diesel (ab 1982) (1)](../afb/details/PP20853.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Passat provides detailed instructions for work on the diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 5th edition (1991).
Product details
| Details: | 176 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (823-824-825) |
| ISBN: | 9783716816929 |
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VW Passat - Benziner (9/1980-3/1988) | So wird's gemacht
Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 27) for the Volkswagen Passat petrol models: Limousine, Santana and Variant.
Petrol engines:
- 1.3 L (44 kW/60 hp, 8/83-3/88)
- 1.6 L (53 kW/72 hp, 2/86-3/88)
- 1.6 L (55 kW/75 hp, 11/80-7/87)
- 1.6 L (63 kW/85 hp, 3/81-12/82)
- 1.8 L (64 kW/87 hp, 2/86-3/88)
- 1.8 L (66 kW/90 hp, 9/82-3/88)
- 1.8 L (66 kW/90 hp, 8/83-3/88)
Production years: 09/1980-03/1988.
The initial section of this manual for the VW Passat covers inspection and daily maintenance of the petrol engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).
Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.
- Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.
Product details
| Author: | Rüdiger Etzold |
| Details: | 224 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2014) |
| Series: | So wird's gemacht (27) |
| ISBN: | 9783768803847 |
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VW Passat - Diesel (ab 10/1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Passat Diesel (type B2).
Diesel engines: 1.6 D (1588 cc).
Production years: since 10/1980.
![Pages of the book [0484] VW Passat - Diesel (ab 10/1980) (1)](../afb/details/PP20861.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Passat Diesel provides detailed instructions for work on the diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 7th edition (1987).
Product details
| Details: | 174 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (484-485) |
| ISBN: | 9783716815342 |
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VW Passat (11/1980-03/1988) / Santana (02/1982-03/1988) - Benziner | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst
Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 109, reprint) for the:
- VW Passat (11/1980-03/1988)
- VW Santana (02/1982-03/1988).
Petrol engines:
- 1.3 L (40 kW/55 hp, 44 kW/60 hp)
- 1.6 L (51 kW/70 hp, 53 kW/72 hp, 55 kW/75 hp and 63 kW/85 hp)
- 1.8 L (64 kW/87 hp, 66 kW/90 hp and 82 kW/112 hp)
- 1.9 L (85 kW/115 hp)
- 2.0 L (85 kW/115 hp)
- 2.3 L (85 kW/115 hp and 100 kW/136 hp).
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel engines or the Synchro 4x4.
![Pages of the book [JH 109] VW Passat / Santana (1980-1988) - Benziner (1)](../afb/details/PP10960.jpg)
- This repair manual for the Volkswagen Passat and Santana describes maintenance and repair of the petrol engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
- Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
- This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.
- Reprint of the 6th edition (1995).
Product details
| Author: | Dieter Korp |
| Details: | 274 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated with 300 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2017) |
| Series: | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (109) |
| ISBN: | 9783879439607 |
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VW Passat 1300 - L, GL (ab 10/1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Passat 1300 L and 1300 GL (type B2).
Petrol engines: 1.3 L (1272 cc).
Production years: since 10/1980.
![Pages of the book [0602] VW Passat 1300 - L, GL (ab 10/1980) (1)](../afb/details/PP20851.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Passat 1300 provides detailed instructions for work on the 1.3 L petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 1st edition (1981).
Product details
| Details: | 138 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (602) |
| ISBN: | 9783716815427 |
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VW Passat 1600 - S, LS, GLS, Formel E (ab 10/1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Passat 1600 (series B2).
Versions: Passat S, LS, GLS and Formel E.
Petrol engines: 1.6 L.
Production years: since 10/1980.
![Pages of the book [0492] VW Passat 1600 (ab 10/1980) (1)](../afb/details/PP20848.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Passat 1600 provides detailed instructions for work on the 1.6 L petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 2nd edition (1987).
Product details
| Details: | 178 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (492-493-494) |
| ISBN: | 9783716815380 |
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VW Santana (4 Zylinder) - CL, GL, LX, GX (ab 1982) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Santana.
Versions: CL, GL, LX and GX.
Petrol engines: 4 cylinders.
Production years: since 1982.
![Pages of the book [0737] VW Santana (4 Zylinder) (ab 1982) (1)](../afb/details/PP20798.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Santana provides detailed instructions for work on the 4-cylinder petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 8th edition (1984).
Product details
| Details: | 218 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2016) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (737-738-739) |
| ISBN: | 9783716816424 |
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VW Santana, Passat - 5 Zylinder (ab 1981) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Passat and Santana (series B2).
Petrol engines: 5 cylinders - 1.9 L (1921 cc).
Production years: since 1981.
![Pages of the book [0714] VW Santana, Passat - 5 Zylinder (ab 1981) (1)](../afb/details/PP20859.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Passat and Santana provides detailed instructions for work on the 5-cylinder petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 3rd edition (1984).
Product details
| Details: | 160 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (714-715-716) |
| ISBN: | 9783716816257 |
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