The service and repair manual for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 5 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 | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, supercharged |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · Syncro Sedan 4-Door · GL Variant Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 30 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1991 Passat manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 31
- General Information 1,396
- Accessories & Equipment 96
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 160
- Body & Frame 46
- Maintenance 98
- Brakes 173
- Restraints 12
- Steering 63
- Electrical 80
- Suspension 34
- Engine Mechanical 116
- Transmission 32
- Engine Performance 342
- Steering Wheel Nut 30
- Air Bag Unit-To-Steering Wheel 89
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1991 Passat
- Vehicle Speed Control · 92V131000The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idl.
Owners have filed 30 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1991 Passat. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1991 Passat manual
Is this manual specific to the 1991 Passat?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1991 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, GL Wagon 4-Door, Syncro Sedan 4-Door, GL Variant Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 1991 Passat problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1991 Passat, covering vehicle speed control. 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 1991 Passat wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1991 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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