The service and repair manual for the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet — the 1.8L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Wolfsburg Edition Convertible 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 12 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Cabriolet manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 26
- General Information 1,396
- Accessories & Equipment 32
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 40
- Brakes 77
- Maintenance 91
- Steering 62
- Electrical 68
- Suspension 24
- Engine Mechanical 136
- Transmission 161
- Engine Performance 253
- All Except Quantum 37
- Quantum 29
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Cabriolet
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 91V201000Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of igniti.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 87V053000Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 94V065000Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignit.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Cabriolet. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Cabriolet manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Cabriolet?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Wolfsburg Edition Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 1987 Cabriolet problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Cabriolet, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volkswagen dealers.
Does it include 1987 Cabriolet wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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