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2001 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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blend Door Servo Motor, Replace -> Air Flow -> Central -> Climatronic Digital Climate Control -> Eurovan -> Footwell/Defrost -> Footwell/Defroster -> Fresh/Recirculate -> Fresh/Recirculating -> Golf, GTI & Jetta -> Manual Climate Control -> New Beetle -> Passat -> Temperature
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
Eurovan
Central
- Remove center footwell console trim then the lower trim panel.
- Disconnect five pin connector for HVAC housing as illustrated, Fig. .
- Remove flap motor from assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install.
New Beetle
- Remove righthand side instrument panel end cover (1), Fig. .
- Remove instrument panel screw (2) located behind end cover.
- Remove switch covers (1), then the screws (2) and switch mount (3), Fig. .
- Remove glove compartment mounting screws, then the glove compartment (1), F...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable -> Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with a radio anti-theft system that will disable the system when battery power is interrupted. Unless the system is reset the radio will not operate.
- Turn radio On. SAFE and 1000 should be displayed.
- Enter radio code using first four program station buttons. Security code will appear on display.
- Depress and hold righthand side of rad...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabilty symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with underbody moun...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
- Unclip engine harness connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove retaining nut, then disconnect battery terminal connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter motor retaining bracket nuts, then the bracket.
- Remove starter motor upper attaching bolt.
- Remove s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2005 Passat
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant line and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
- Put lock carrier into service position.
- Mark direction of engine rotation on belt.
- Slacken belt by tur...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Driver's Seat Fore/Aft Adjusting Motor Diagram for 2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Connector T-8x Diagram for 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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