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1999 Volkswagen Passat CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Volkswagen
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
Whenever the ECM is replaced, the new ECM will need to be "Coded." Use the following procedure to "Code" the ECM.
- Connect VAG 1551/1552, or equivalent scan tool to diagnostic connector.
- Select "Engine Electronics" address word "01", then press "Q" button to confirm input.
- Press "right arrow" button, "Rapid Data Transfer" and "Select function XX" should appear on the display.
- Press "1" button two times, "Log-in Procedure" and "Input Code Number" should appear on the display.
- Press "0, 1, 2, 8 and 3" to input log-in code, then press "Q" button to confirm input.
- "Ra... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Girling/Lucas Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Caliper Service -> Overhaul
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
Overhaul
Refer to Fig. when servicing caliper.
- Place wooden block between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to brake line bore to force piston from housing.
- Remove piston seal from caliper piston bore using a plastic rod. If either caliper piston or caliper piston bore is corroded, pitted or scored, affected part must...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Locations -> 1998-06 Volkswagen Passat w/2.8L V6 Engine
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove rear section of exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield from vehicle underbody.
- Remove cover plate.
- Mark position of front and rear drive shaft sections on both constant velocity joints with paint, if not already marked.
- Remove upper three securing bolts in each drive shaft constant velocity joint.
- Install a suitable alignment fixture with ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine belt pulle...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2005 Passat
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1998-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-05 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove plenum air intake cover, Fig. .
- Remove the reta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> Passat -> Description -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
Description
The wheel electronics or sensors are mounted on each wheel. The wheel electronics regularly send data that is received by the central locking and anti-theft system antennas and directed to the tire pressure monitoring control module. This control module is integrated with diagnostics in the comfort system central control module. All specified tire pressure values (control pressures) are programmed in the control module at the fact...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ins...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
- Put lock carrier into service position.
- Mark direction of engine rotation on belt.
- Slacken belt by ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Generator & Voltage Regulator Locations Diagram for 1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Outlet Temperature Sender Locations Diagram for 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1999 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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