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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+

Volkswagen -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1999-2000 Golf & Jetta -> Cabrio, Eurovan & 1998 Golf & Jetta -> Cooling Fan -> New Beetle -> Passat
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS

Cooling Fan
Cabrio, Eurovan & 1998 Golf & Jetta

Refer to Figs. through for cooling fan replacement.

  • Disconnect fan electrical connector.
  • On models equipped with A/C, disconnect resistor connector and fan relay.
  • On all models, remove shroud assembly.
  • ...

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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+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS -> POWER BRAKE UNIT SERVICE -> BRAKE BOOSTER, CHECK -> BRAKE BOOSTER, REPLACE -> EXCEPT FOX -> FOX
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0 L4 GAS

BRAKE BOOSTER, REPLACE

EXCEPT FOX
  • Remove master cylinder as previously described.
  • Disconnect vacuum line(s) from booster.
  • Remove brake booster attaching bolts.
  • Disconnect booster pushrod from brake pedal.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
FOX
  • Disconnect vacuum line(s) from booster.
  • Remove brake booster attaching ...

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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 Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 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 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 2.0 L4 DIESEL

  • 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 bo...

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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+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0 L4 GAS

Refer to F...

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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+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 4.0 W8 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 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: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 3.6 V6 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 -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> Passat -> Description -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 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 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: 1995 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Turn ignition switch off and wait at least 20 seconds for platinum hot-wire in air mass sensor to burn itself clean.
  • Remove battery.
  • Drain engine coolant.
  • Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
  • Disconnect thermos switch and cooling fan.
  • ...

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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: 2004 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 L4 DIESEL

  • On models equipped with A/C, loosen bolts of air conditioning compressor belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
  • On all models, mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen, if belt is to be reused.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension, using a suitable tool.
  • Remove alt...

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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+.

Seats Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 2.0 L4 GASSeats Diagram for 2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module
  • J706
  • Luggage Compartment Diagram for 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 3.6 V6 GASLuggage Compartment Diagram for 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 3.6 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • J756
  • Trunk Lid Close Motor
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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.

    2002 Volkswagen Passat  2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Load Reduction Relay
  • Backup Light Switch
  • Memory Seat Control Module
  • 1994 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Coolant Fan
  • Coolant Fan Control Module
  • Fan Control Thermoswitch
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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: SHIFT POINT SPECIFICATIONS - 096 A/T
    Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: DEALER REQUEST FOR LABOR RATE INCREASE - OPTION 3 - UPDATED RETAIL LABOR RATE SURVEY FORM
    Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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