This comprehensive service and repair manual for the VW Volkswagen Corrado (53I) VW Corrado, covering models from 1988 to 1996, provides detailed instructions and procedures for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing your vehicle. The manual encompasses all aspects of your Corrado, offering a complete resource for any repair or maintenance task.

The manual features a wealth of information, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications. It covers every component and system of your Corrado, ensuring you have the necessary information to confidently address any issues. From routine maintenance tasks like oil changes and filter replacements to more complex repairs involving engine components, transmission systems, electrical systems, and bodywork, this manual equips you with the knowledge to handle a wide range of repairs.

The detailed illustrations and diagrams clearly visualize repair processes, making it easy to understand even complex procedures. You'll find comprehensive wiring schematics for troubleshooting electrical problems and detailed specifications for all components, allowing for accurate diagnoses and repairs. With this manual, you can save money by performing repairs yourself and gain valuable knowledge about your Corrado's inner workings. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a novice DIY enthusiast, this manual empowers you to confidently tackle any repair or maintenance project.

The Volkswagen Corrado, a sporty coupe produced from 1988 to 1996, was VW's attempt to capture a slice of the growing performance coupe market. Its sleek, wedge-shaped design with a retractable rear spoiler, penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, turned heads and promised a thrilling driving experience. The Corrado was built on a shortened Golf Mk2 platform, sharing its underpinnings with the Golf GTI and Scirocco. However, it was no mere re-badged Golf, boasting a unique, wider track and a more sophisticated suspension setup, including strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. Engine options ranged from the 8-valve 1.8-liter inline-four to the potent, supercharged 1.8-liter G60, producing 158 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. The G60 model also featured the innovative "G-Lader" a Roots-type supercharger integrated into the timing belt housing, providing a unique and efficient boost system. For those seeking more power, the VR6 engine, a 2.8-liter, 12-valve, narrow-angle engine producing 172 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque, was introduced in 1992, adding to the Corrado’s performance appeal.

The Corrado was a driver's car, offering a balance of performance, handling, and practicality. Its compact size made it agile and fun to drive, and its interior, while spartan by modern standards, was well-designed and offered a comfortable and sporty driving environment. Though the Corrado was appreciated for its driving dynamics and technical innovations, it struggled to compete with the likes of the Honda CRX, Toyota MR2, and Mazda MX-5, which were all more affordable and established players in the performance coupe segment. The Corrado's relatively high price and limited production run ultimately led to its demise in 1996, leaving a legacy of a well-crafted and underappreciated performance machine.