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2004 Volkswagen Phaeton CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnosis & Testing, Components -> Cooling Fan Thermo Switch -> Eurovan -> High Pressure Switch -> Low Pressure Switch -> Pressure Switch
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 GAS
Cooling Fan Thermo Switch
- Drain coolant into a suitable container, then remove switch from radiator.
- Immerse switch sensor in temperature-controlled solution and inspect for continuity between switch terminals as solution is heated and cooled.
- Meter should indicate no continuity with temperature below 180°F. First stage contacts should close when temperature is 183-206°F, and second stage contacts should close when temperature is 201-226°F.
- If switch fails to perform as outlined, replace thermo switch.
High Pressure Sw...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 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 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GAS
During assembly work, make sure that no indentations form on boot of air spring shock absorber!
- Unscrew hex for drive axle. (Only loosen when vehicle is resting on the wheels there is danger of an accident.)
- Loosen drive axle at transmission flange.
- Remove front wheel.
- Remove noise insulation.
- Remove ABS speed sensor.
- Remove cover plate.
- Remove both upper control arms from wheel bearing housing.
- Remove drive axle heat shield.
- On left drive axle, turn steering gear toward left.
- On right drive axle, turn steering gear toward right.
- B...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. for system wi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 GAS
- To allow free rotation of driveshaft, move selector lever into "N" position.
- Disconnect battery ground cables.
- Remove engine and transmission:
- Pull engine compartment cover seal off bulkhead.
- Remove covers for plenum chamber.
- Remove cable from terminal 30 and remove bracket with positive terminal from junction block in engine compartment, then move cables aside.
- Disconnect four pin electrical connector at lock carrier.
- Remove right windshield wiper motor.
- Disconnect smaller electrical connector from Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Disconnect remainder of connectors and Ground (GND) connect...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2004-06 Phaeton
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 GAS
On 2004-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the hood.
- Unsnap cabin...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Service Reminder Indicator Lamp -> Phaeton
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 GAS
- Connect VW tester or equivalent.
- Select:
- Manufacturer.
- Model.
- Model Year.
- Engine Code.
- Confirm Vehicle Identification.
- Instrument Cluster.
- Reset Service Reminder Indicator.
- Follow the instructions indicated on the tester display.
- After completing the displaye...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
- Remove front bumper.
- Bring lock carrier into service position.
- Remove coolant fan with mount.
- Remove upper securing pin of radiato...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 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 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Body Components Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GASComponents on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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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