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2003 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 PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 2.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Conventional Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Scan Tool Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 GAS
Conventional Bleed
- Connect suitable bottle with transparent hose to each wheel.
- Pump brake pedal several times, then hold.
- Open and close bleeder screw, then release pedal.
- Bleed brake system using the following sequence:
- Righthand rear caliper/wheel cylinder.
- Lefthand rear caliper/wheel cylinder.
- Righthand front caliper.
- Lefthand front caliper.
- Repeat procedure until brake fluid flows without air bubbles.
Pressure Bleed
- Connect brake filling and bleeding unit tool No. US 1116, or equivalent.
- On models equipped with brake pressure re...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpen...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1998-2005 Passat
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> Passat -> Description -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Pull out retaining clip for upper coolant hose and remove coolant hose from quick-release coupling of radiator.
- Disconnect transmission oil line at transmission oil cooler and collect oil which ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 GAS
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate dri...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Seat Components Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Pump Relay Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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