The Volkswagen VW Taro 1989-1997 Service Repair Manual is your comprehensive guide to maintaining and repairing your pickup truck. This detailed manual covers all aspects of your vehicle, from basic maintenance to complex repairs. With hundreds of pages of clear instructions and detailed illustrations, you'll have everything you need to confidently tackle any job.

The manual includes sections on:

* General Maintenance: Learn how to perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks.
* Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve common vehicle issues using the provided troubleshooting charts and guides.
* Engine Service / Repair: Get detailed instructions for servicing and repairing your engine, including procedures for timing belt replacement, valve adjustments, and more.
* Transmission Service / Repair: Learn how to diagnose and repair transmission problems, troubleshoot shifting issues, and perform fluid changes.
* Brake System: Understand the intricacies of your brake system, learn how to perform brake pad and rotor replacements, and troubleshoot common brake problems.
* Wiring Diagram: Navigate the electrical system of your Taro with the included detailed wiring diagrams.
* Electrical System: Gain a deep understanding of your vehicle's electrical system, including troubleshooting tips for common electrical issues.
* Suspension: Learn how to inspect and repair suspension components, including shocks, struts, springs, and control arms.
* Periodic Lubrication: Maintain proper lubrication for your vehicle's vital components with the provided lubrication charts and instructions.
* Steering: Diagnose and repair steering problems, including power steering issues, and learn how to adjust steering components.
* Cooling System: Understand the workings of your cooling system, learn how to flush and refill the coolant, and troubleshoot common cooling problems.
* Fuel Injection: Gain insights into the fuel injection system, learn how to troubleshoot fuel delivery issues, and perform necessary adjustments.
* Fuel System: Learn about the components and workings of your fuel system, including fuel lines, filters, and pumps.
* Emission System: Understand the emissions control system of your Taro and learn how to diagnose and repair common emission problems.
* Heater/ Air Conditional: Learn how to maintain and repair your heating and air conditioning system, including troubleshooting tips for common issues.
* Engine Control System: Gain an understanding of your vehicle's engine control system, troubleshoot performance issues, and learn how to perform necessary adjustments.
* Chassis / Body: Learn how to inspect and repair body components, including doors, windows, and panels.
* Restraint System: Understand the workings of your vehicle's safety features, including airbags and seatbelts.
* Interior: Learn how to repair and replace interior components, including upholstery, seats, and dashboard parts.
* Differential / Drive: Diagnose and repair problems with your differential and drive train.
* Axle: Learn how to service and repair your vehicle's axles.

With this comprehensive service repair manual, you'll have the knowledge and tools to keep your Volkswagen VW Taro running smoothly for years to come.

The Volkswagen Taro was a pickup truck produced by the German automaker Volkswagen from 1989 to 1997, primarily for the Asian market. The Taro was actually a rebadged version of the Toyota Hilux, a popular and durable pickup truck known for its ruggedness and reliability. This strategic partnership with Toyota allowed Volkswagen to enter the burgeoning pickup truck market without having to invest heavily in its own development. The Taro was offered in various configurations, including single-cab and double-cab versions, with both gasoline and diesel engine options. Its robust design, combined with Toyota's proven engineering, made the Taro a popular choice for both commercial and personal use in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

The Taro, being a close cousin of the Toyota Hilux, shared many of its features, including its ladder frame chassis, solid axles, and durable suspension system. This made it well-suited for tough off-road conditions and heavy-duty tasks. While the Taro received some minor aesthetic changes to differentiate itself from the Hilux, including a distinctive front grille and VW-specific badging, it remained largely identical mechanically. The Taro was a competent and reliable pickup truck, known for its strength, durability, and ease of maintenance. However, like other Toyota-based Volkswagen models, the Taro never gained the same level of popularity in Europe and North America as its Hilux counterpart. Despite its short production run, the Taro left a lasting impression on the Asian pickup truck market and remains a sought-after vehicle today, particularly among enthusiasts who value its rugged design and reliable performance.