Volkswagen beetle 1972 Manuals

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Volkswagen beetle 1972 Owner's Maintenance Manual (152 pages)

Brand: Volkswagen | Category: Automobile | Size: 10.49 MB

Table of Contents
7
Preparation and Tool List
10
To Prevent Injury
10
To Prevent Damage to Your Car of Personal Property
10
Tool List
11
Troubleshooting
13
Engine will Not Turn over or Turns over too Slowly to Start
13
Engine Turns over but will Not Start
14
Engine Stalls Shortly after Starting
18
Engine Stalls While Vehicle Is Driven
18
Oil Pressure Warning Light Comes on While Driving
20
Generator and Cooling Warning Light Comes on While Driving
20
Automatic Stick Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted
20
Tune up
21
Necessary Tune up Tasks Explained in the Manual
22
Jacking and Supporting
23
Right Side with both Wheels off the Ground
24
Left Side with both Wheels off the Ground
25
Jacking Either Side with Support Stand under Front and Rear
25
Maintenance
27
Maintenance Requirements
28
Lubrication
28
Engine Oil Change
30
Draining Engine Oil
31
Removing Oil Strainer
31
Installing Strainer
32
Replacing Engine Oil
33
Checking Engine Oil Level
34
Transmission
34
Gaining Access to Transmission
34
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
35
Lowering the Car
36
Transmission - Automatic Stick Shift
37
Air Cleaner
38
Transmission Servicing
38
Removing Air Cleaner
39
Cleaning and Servicing
39
Installing Air Cleaner
40
Front Axle
41
Front Axle Servicing
42
Door and Hood Locks
43
Lubricating Door Lock Cylinder
43
Lubricating Door Lock Mechanism
43
Lubricating Hood Locks and Hinges
44
Checking and Filling Battery
45
Removing Battery
46
Installing Battery
47
Spark Plugs
48
Removing Spark Plugs
49
Spark Plugs Cleaning and Inspection
49
Spark Plugs Adjustment
49
Installing Spark Plugs
50
Valve Clearance
50
Adjusting Valve Clearance
51
Ignition Distributor
54
Removing and Inspecting Distributor Cap
54
Removing and Inspecting Distributor Rotor
55
Installing Rotor and Cap
55
Distributor Contact Breaker Points
56
Replacing Contact Breaker Points
57
Adjusting Contact Breaker Points
58
Removing Condenser
59
Installing Condenser
60
Dwell Angle Check and Adjustment
61
Ignition Timing Procedure
62
Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment
64
Throttle Valve Positioner
64
Checking Fast Idle
65
Checking and Adjusting Throttle Valve Closing Time
65
V-Belt
66
Checking Tension
66
V-Belt Adjustment
67
Replacing Belt
68
Fuel Pump Filter
69
Removing Old Filter
69
Installing New Filter
69
Clutch Pedal Free Play Checking
70
Clutch Pedal Free Play Adjustment
70
Exhaust Muffler
71
Exhaust Muffler Removal
72
Exhaust Muffler Inspection
74
Exhaust Muffler Installation
75
Tail Pipes Removal
78
Steering Damper - Beetle
79
Tail Pipes Installation
79
Removing Steering Damper
79
Checking Steering Damper
80
Installing Steering Damper
81
Steering Damper - Super Beetle
82
Shock Absorbers
85
Removing Rear Shock
85
Checking Rear Shock Absorber
86
Installing Rear Shock Absorber
86
Brake Fluid Reservoir
87
Windshield Washer
87
Checking Brake Fluid Level
87
Filling Windshield Washer
88
General Service
89
Electrical System
89
Charging Circuit
89
Starter Circuit
90
Ignition Circuit
90
Interior Lights and Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
90
Instrument Panel Light
90
Exterior Lights
91
Lights Independent of the Ignition System
91
Light Dependent on the Ignition Switch
91
Turn Indicator Lights/Brake Lights
91
Instruments
92
Fuel Gauge
92
Oil Pressure Warning Light
92
Horn/Windshield Wiper
92
Automatic Stick Shift - Super Beetle Only
93
Rear Window Defogger - Super Beetle Only
93
Fan Motor - Standard on Super Beetle
93
Wiring Diagram
94
Bulb Replacement
98
Removing Headlights
99
Installing Headlights
99
Removing Headlight Assembly
100
Installing Headlight Assembly
101
Adjusting Headlights
101
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light or Side Marker Light Bulbs
102
Front Turn Signal and Parking Light Assembly Removal
103
Replacing Bulb
103
Rear Turn Signal, Stop and Tail Light or Back-Up Light Bulbs
104
Front Turn Signal and Parking Light Assemly Installation
104
Tail Light Assembly Removal
105
Tail Light Assembly Installation
106
License Plate Light Bulb
107
Interior Light
107
Fuses
108
Replacing a Fuse in Fuse Box
109
Replacing Fuse in Separate Holder
109
Windshield Wiper Blades
110
Replacing Wiper Blades
110
Replacing Wiper Blade Rubber Fillers
110
Removing Rubber Filter
111
Installing Rubber Filter
111
Windshield Washer Spray Jets
112
Checking Tire Condition
112
Adjusting Spray Jets
112
Cleaning Spray Jets
112
Tire Wear
113
Wheels
114
Removing a Wheel
114
Installing a Wheel
115
Removing Spare Wheel
115
Rotating Tires - Five-Wheel Interchange
116
Rotating Tires - Four-Wheel Interchange/Standard and Snow Tires
117
Snow Tire Procedure
117
Removing Front Seat
118
Rear Footwell Heating
119
Installing Front Seat
119
Adjusting Rear Footwell Heater Flaps
119
Positioning Heater Flap Cables
120
Removing Front Bumper
121
Installing Front Bumper
121
Removing Rear Bumper
122
Installing Rear Bumper
122
Rubber Molding for Bumpers
123
Removing Molding
123
Installing Molding
123
Removing Front Fender
124
Installing Front Fender
125
Removing Rear Fender
126
Running Board
127
Installing Rear Fender
127
Removing Running Board
128
Installing Running Board
128
Beauty Care
129
Washing
129
Waxing
130
Polishing
130
Caring for Chrome
130
Caring for Windshield Wiper Blades
130
Caring for Door and Window Weatherstrips
131
Cleaning Cloth Upholstery
131
Cleaning Leatherette
131
Caring for Convertible Tops
131
Accessories
132
Rear-Mounted Ski Rack
132
"Formula Vee" Bumber Overrides
133
"Formula Vee" Taper Tips Exhaust Pipes
133
"Formula Vee" Fanfare Horn Set
133
Vent Shades
134
Gravel Guard
134
Trim Group
134
Interior Accessories
135
"Formula Vee" Gear-Shift Knob
135
"Formula Vee" Sports Gearshift Lever
135
Cigarette Lighter
135
Utility Light
136
Door Storage Compartment
136
Parcel Shelf
136
"Formula Vee" Steering Wheel Cover
137
Technical Data
138
Engine Data
138
Transmission Data
138
Automatic Stick Shift Data
138
Electrical System Data
139
Dimensions and Weights
140
Capacities
140
General Specifications
141
Performance
141
Index
143
Super Beetle View and Parts Identification
148
Beetle View and Parts Identification
150

Volkswagen beetle 1972 Maintenance And Repair Manual (151 pages)

Brand: Volkswagen | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.67 MB

Table of Contents
7
Preparation and Tool List
10
Troubleshooting
13
Jacking and Support Wig
23
Right Side with Bath Wheels off the Ground
24
Left Side with both Wheels off the Ground
25
Jacking Either Side Wflh Support Stand under Front and Rear
25
What Should be Done Regularly IB
27
Maintenance
27
Lubrication
28
Transmission - Automatic Stick Shift
29
Engine
30
Checking Engine Oil Lave I
34
Transmission .,, , T11
34
Air Cleaner
38
Front Aide
41
Door End Hood Locks
43
Spark Plugs
48
Valve Clearance
50
Ignition Distributor
54
Distributor Contact Breaker Points
56
Condenser so
59
Dwell Angle Check and Adjuaimaet
61
Ignition Timing Procedure
62
Carturolor Idle Spaed Adjustment
64
V- Bolt
66
Fuel Pump Filter
69
Clutch Pedal Free Ray
70
Exhaust Muffler
71
Tail Pipes
78
Steering Damper (Beetle)
79
Steering Damper
82

Volkswagen beetle 1972 Owner's Manual (104 pages)

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