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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Teves/Ate Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8 V6 GAS

Brake pads used in this caliper are directional, if pads are to be reinstalled mark them for location prior to removal.

Always remove some brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir prior to installing new pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, fluid is forced out of caliper and into reservoir. After pads are installed and seated, fill reservoir to MAX mark.

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Pry off brake pad retaining spring using a suitable pry bar, Fig. .
  • Remove protective caps from caliper guide pin bushings.
  • Remove upper and lower guide pins from caliper...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Se...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove axle shaft hex bolt. (Only loosen when vehicle is resting on wheels there is a-risk of accident.)
  • Remove wheel.
  • Unbolt axle shaft at flange shaft. It is a hex key head bolt or multi-point key head bolt.
  • Pull ABS speed sensor wiring out from retainer on brake caliper.
  • Remove ABS speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.
  • Remove nut, remove hex bolt, and pull both control arms out upward. Slits in wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!
  • If hex bolt canno...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS

The system will automatically learns new or different whee...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 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 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 2005-09 GLI, GTI, Jetta, 2006-09 Passat, Rabbit, 2007-09 Eos & 2009 Tiguan
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS

On 2005-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.

On 2007-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2009 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 mi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 2.8 V6 GAS

The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diag...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove front bumper.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect thermo switch harness connector.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,disconnect transaxle fluid lines from radiator.
  • Disconnect power steering hydraulic oil cooling pipe bracket.
  • On models equipped with A/C, proceed as follow...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ground Connection Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 2.8 V6 GASGround Connection Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 2.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground Connection 616
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Passat  2.0 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Access/Start Authorization Switch
  • E415
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Volkswagen Passat  2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Control Module
  • Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch
  • Anti-Slip Control Switch
  • Anti-Slip Control Switch Illumination
  • 2005 Volkswagen Passat  2.0 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Cooling Fan
  • Coolant Fan Control Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volkswagen Passat cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC SYS - W/ A/C - REV
    Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Odors
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: MUSTY ODOR FROM HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Odors
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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