Corrado Garage Tips

The information contained here are tips from corrado owners who did some garage work on their cars. They describe the procedures and some of the problems they ran into. The information here is for your benefit to help you with your job and spare you of the unexpected surprises. The authors, webmaster or the CCA do not hold any responsibility for validity or if damage occurs when following these procedures.*

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Quick Tips, non-engine related: G60 1990 - 1992

G60 to VR6 Grille Modification

Super charger information

G60 Radiator fan replacement

Radiator fan replacement option

SLC 1992 - 1995

The Answer to Poor Fitting European spec Headlights

'92 early '93 Check engine light

Installing 2 VDO Gauges in the Console Bin

Relocating Hella Horns due to ND Oil Cooler

Heater Core Replacement

Common 1990 - 1995

Converting to a single wiper

Fixing the Sunroof switch

Repairing the Sunroof

Fixing windows that won't close completely

Installing a Glass Passat sunroof

Sunroof Replacement

Fixing the Headliner of the Sunroof

Solution to a leaking Corrado

Increasing the Dome Light Dealy

Rear Fog to Brake Light Conversion

Fixing the Plate Hatch Panel

Replacing the Stock Hella Fog Light with Bosch Lens

Painting Tail Lights

Hella Cracked Fog Light Quick Fix

By-passing the Amplified Fuba Antenna

Activating the European Rear Fog Lights

Fix to non-closing Window

Adjusting the Hand Brake Cable

Upgrading Air Conditioning to use R134A Refrigerant

Converting from Automatic to a 5-speed Transmission

Corrado cupholder

Steering Damper

Installing European spec Headlights & a Relay

Repairing Power Mirrors

Mud Flaps and Front-end Protection

Baby Seats for the Corrado

Repairing the seat back release cable

Changing the Ignition Switch and fixing the Lock Cylinder (Key Ignition)

Changing the Ignition Switch and fixing the Lock Cylinder (Key Ignition)#2

Door handle replacement

Taking off the Door Panel

Shift linkage adjustment

Wing Motor help

Replacing the Control Arm Bushings

Make your Windshield Wipers Work

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Quick Tips, engine and performance related
G60 1990 - 1992

Fixing a Bad G60 Idle

Changing the G-Lader Belt

Checking the G60 Small Cog Belt

Removing the Intercooler from a G60

G60 Clutch Job

G60 Bypass surgery

G60 Tune up Specifications

Installation notes and K&N air filter, exhaust and chip

Installing G60 Starter

Replacing the O2 sensor with cheaper 3-wire kind

Reading Motronic Diagnostic Codes (updated)

Replacing the connecting rod bearings

SLC 1992 - 1995

VR6 Chip install procedure

Cheaper Solution to VR6 Radiator Hose

Changing Oil and Filter in VR6

Replacing the VR6 Thermostat

Installing G60 brake ducts on VR6

Home Made VR6 Oil Cooler

12 or 10 steps to changing your coolant (VR6)

Changing your water pump (VR6)

[VR6] early 92 Tech: Cap and Rotor replacement tips

Replacing VR6 Alternator with 90amp unit

Installing an Optima battery in a VR6

Common

ISV Cleaning and idle problems

P-Flow vs Stock air box Temperatures

Ram-Air Air Box

Changing the Spoiler Activation Speed

Changing the Spoiler Activation Speed (92 on) - From Jim's Corrado Page

Brake Pad Replacement (F&R)