Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 00 – Technical data Safety information (VRL013088; Edition 06.2019) Safety measures when working on vehicles with a start/stop system Risk of injury from unexpected engine start If the vehicle’s start/stop system is activated, the engine can start...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ❑ Specified torque: 12 Nm ❑ For fastening lock carrier support to bumper carrier 12 - Bolt ❑ Qty. 1 ❑ Specified torque: 3.5 Nm ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Adapter - T10467- Moving to service position – Undo and remove bolt -left arrow- at rear of headlight on the left and right-hand sides.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove front bumper cover ⇒ page 280 – Detach Bowden cable at Bowden cable coupling ⇒ page 33 – If vehicle has charge air cooler, disconnect pressure hoses with plug-in connectors ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – To secure lock carrier, install special tool adapter - 10467- -3- on left and right between bumper carrier and longitudinal member. Releasing pressure hose with plug-in connector –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Push lock carrier together with add-on parts -1- on the guide pins - T10093- and onto the longitudinal member. – Fit bolts -3- and -2- in place.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – In the case of vehicles with adaptive cruise control, the sensor for adaptive cruise control - G550- has to be adjusted ⇒ Ve‐ hicle diagnostic tester.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Move to service position ⇒ page 3 – When electrically disconnecting front airbag crash sensor for driver side if there is one, proceed as described under ⇒ Gen‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note Do not hang condenser and hydraulic oil cooler from lines. ♦ Do not kink condenser and hydraulic lines. ♦ Installing – Fit lock carrier -1- on longitudinal members -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Wings Assembly overview - front wing Note The illustrations show the left-hand side. The right side is analogous. 1 - Wings ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ❑ Specified torque: 7.5 Nm Removing and installing front wing Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Note Removal and installation are described only for the left wing. Re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove wheel housing liners ⇒ page 380 – Pull out end-piece insulation and foam piece ⇒ page 11 – Remove front bumper cover ⇒ page 280 –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Installing Note Install wing -1- without subjecting it to tensile stress. Installation of the wing -1- is carried out in reverse order of re‐ moval.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Cleaning solution D 009 401 04 ♦ Primer applicator D 009 500 25 Note The plenum chamber bulkhead -1- is bolted and also bonded in place with PUR adhesive sealant -3-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - plenum chamber cover 1 - Plenum chamber, right ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 17 2 - Moulded foam insert 3 - Plenum chamber cover, left ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Unscrew wiper arms ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Wind‐ screen wiper system; Removing and installing windscreen wiper system . – Pull off entire length of seal -6- from plenum chamber covers -1 and 3-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Installing Caution The windscreen could be destroyed. Banging plenum chamber covers -1- and -3- into the wind‐ screen seal -4- may cause the windscreen to crack.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 pressure, starting from centre. Start with lower plenum cham‐ ber cover. – Secure plenum chamber cover on plenum chamber bulkhead using retaining clips -5-. – Clip on lines for washer jets from bracket on right plenum chamber cover -1-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove spray jets -2- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Win‐ dow washer system; Removing and installing spray jets for window washer system .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Installation of bonnet -1- is carried out accordingly in reverse or‐ der of removal. Note Route line -5- in an arch as shown in the illustration. If line is installed twisted it will kink.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing gas strut – Open and support bonnet. – Insert a small screwdriver beneath spring clip -2-. – Raise spring clip -2- until it can be moved over ball socket in direction of -arrow-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Bonnet (hood) ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 21 2 - Hinge ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 26 3 - Bolts ❑ Vehicles up to 10.2010: qty.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.6.1 Removing – Remove bonnet -1- ⇒ page 21 – Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ page 17 – Unclip cable/wiring guide from hinge if there is one -2-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.6.2 Installing Installation of the hinge -2- is carried out in the reverse order of removal. – Specified torque for bolts -3-: 22 Nm – Install plenum chamber cover ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing insulation 1.7.1 Removing – Lever retaining clips -3- (qty. 16) out of bonnet -1- using re‐ moval lever - 80-200- . – Pull insulation -2- out of oblong holes in bonnet -1-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.7.2 Installing • When installing insulation -2-, ensure that retaining clips -3- are fitted with the wider side facing outwards. – Push insulation -2- onto gas strut.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - bonnet lock and release components 1 - Arrester ❑ Removing: – Unscrew bolts -2- and remove arrester. ❑ Adjusting: – Adjustment is carried out by moving arrester to left or right in elonga‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove covers -3- for bonnet lock bolts if there are any. – Undo bolts -2- of bonnet lock -1- – Carefully pull bonnet lock -2- out of lock carrier upwards until bonnet contact switch - F266- -1- is accessible.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.10 Detaching Bowden cable – Detach cable tie on Bowden cable coupling -1- (if fitted). – Unclip Bowden coupling -1- over headlight on driver side of lock carrier -2-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove latch hook -6- ⇒ Item 1 (page 31) – Remove gas strut -8- on bonnet -5- ⇒ page 25 – By loosening bolts -1- and bolts -3- on left and right bonnet hinges -4- (do not unbolt completely), bonnet -5- can be aligned between wings.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.11.1 Adjusting lid lock – Remove radiator grille ⇒ page 394 – Remove covers for bonnet lock bolts -1- if there are any. – If bolts -1- are now loosened, bonnet gap dimensions can be corrected or adjusted ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.12 Removing and installing release lever 1.12.1 Removing – Pull release lever -1- to release bonnet. – Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever -1- and clip -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing rear lid 2.3.1 Removing – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Rear lid trim; Removing and installing rear lid trim (saloon) –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.3.2 Installing Installation of rear lid -1- is carried out in reverse order of removal. – Specified torque of bolts -3- for rear lid -1-: 22 Nm –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing gas strut WARNING Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Do not lever spring clip completely out of ball socket, as it will otherwise be damaged.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Installing gas strut Installing existing gas strut – Push gas strut onto rear ball-head pin -3-. – To push on front ball-head pin, insert a screwdriver into mount‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Open rear lid manually; the “inner” mounting lock will audibly break. The bump stop -2- is on the body surface. Releasing gas from gas strut –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Hinge 2 - Buffer stop 3 - Bolt ❑ Qty. 2 ❑ Specified torque: 22 Nm 4 - Connector ❑ For electrical compo‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.8.1 Removing – Remove rear shelf ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Rear shelf/roller sun blind . – Remove left luggage compartment trim ⇒ General body re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.8.2 Installing Hinge -1- installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. – Specified torque for bolts -3- for hinge -1-: 22 Nm. – Install rear lid ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.10 Removing and installing hinge seal 2.10.1 Removing – Remove left luggage compartment trim ⇒ General body re‐ pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Load and luggage compartment trim;...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.10.2 Installing – Insert hose -3- through opening in sealing channel. – Slide seal -2- over hinge -1- and push seal together until it can be heard to engage.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.11 Removing and installing striker pin 2.11.1 Removing – Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage and load area compartment trims; Re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The rear lid adjustment is described step by step below. Use the setting gauge - 3371- ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Bodywork gaps/shut lines; Front body to check or set the gap di‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.12.1 Adjusting striker pin Note Loosen bolts -2- to move striker pin -1- in oversized holes. ♦ Adjust striker pin -1- so that recess of rear lid lock engages ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Adjust detent slide to dimension -a- = 12.5 mm. – Close rear lid to first detent position by applying light pressure to centre area.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.14.1 Removing – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Rear lid trim; Removing and installing rear lid trim (saloon) –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.14.2 Installing Release element -1- installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. – Specified torque for bolts -3-: 4 Nm. • Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release compo‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.15.1 Removing – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Rear lid trim; Removing and installing rear lid trim...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.17 Removing and installing rear lid seal 2.17.1 Removing – Pull rear lid seal -1- off body flange. 2. Rear lid (saloon)
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.17.2 Installing – Align rear lid seal -1- so that vulcanised point -arrow- faces centre of left tail light. – Press seal -1- evenly onto body flange.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 10 - Release button ❑ Removing ⇒ page 67 Removing and installing rear lid 3.3.1 Removing – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Unscrew bolts -6- – Remove rear lid -1- from hinges -3-. 3.3.2 Installing Installation of rear lid -1- is carried out in reverse order of removal.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing rear lid hinge 3.4.1 Removing – Remove rear lid ⇒ page 60 – Remove moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trim; Removing and installing moulded headliner (estate) .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.4.2 Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. – Locate hinge -1- on vehicle and tighten hexagon nuts -4- on studs -5- on hinge.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing bonnet lock 3.5.1 Removing – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Rear lid trim; Removing and installing rear lid trim (estate) –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.5.2 Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. – Reconnect connector -3- on back of lock. – Insert lock -1- into rear lid and tighten bolts -2-, specified tor‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.6.4 Installing striker pin with power latching motor – Install striker pin -1- and tighten bolts -4-. – Specified torque for bolts -4-: 22 Nm.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Rear lid trim; Removing and installing rear lid trim (estate) – In the case of vehicles with reversing camera, comply with the instructions and carry out work in sequence prescribed ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing release button (vehicle identification number 3C-8E108001 / 3C-8P064071 >) 3.8.1 Removing – Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 In case of electrical malfunction, rear lid can be opened using lock emergency release ⇒ page 64 . Emergency release is accessible through an aperture in rear lid trim.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Adjusting rear lid Note Vehicle must be on the ground to carry out rear lid adjustment. ♦ The rear lid lock -2- is bolted directly to the rear lid -1-. It does not have elongated holes, so it cannot be ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The rear lid adjustment is described step by step below. Use the setting gauge - 3371- ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Bodywork gaps/shut lines; Rear body (estate) to check or set the gap dimensions.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.9.1 Adjusting striker pin Note Loosen bolts -2- to move striker pin -1- in oversized holes. ♦ Adjust striker pin -1- so that recess of rear lid lock engages ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Tighten stop buffer -2-, specified torque for bolt -3-: 10 Nm. – Lever cover -4- out of stop buffer. – Loosen bolt -5- on stop buffer -6- slightly until the stop buffer can be moved into uppermost position -arrow-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.10 Removing and installing gas strut – Open rear lid and support it. – Position a small screwdriver beneath spring clip -2-. – Raise spring clip -2- until it can be moved over ball socket in direction of -arrow-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The electrically operated rear lid can be opened via the release button on the outside of the rear lid, the button in the remote con‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.12.3 Removing Note Control unit and motor are one unit. ♦ Removal and installation is described for the left side. The right ♦ side is analogous.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.12.4 Installing Note Control unit and motor are one unit. ♦ Removal and installation is described for the left side. The right side is analogous.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Reinstallation of original motor in rear lid control unit – Completely open and close rear lid once using electrical mech‐ anism. This normalises and readies the motor in control unit for rear lid, it also activates the pinch protection function.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull rear lid seal -1- off body flange -3-. Rep. gr.55 - Bonnet, rear lid...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.14.2 Installing The body flange -3- is masked off in the lower area with a com‐ mercially available textile adhesive tape -2- – Align rear lid seal -1- so that vulcanised point -arrow- faces centre of left tail light.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Tank flap unit Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Socket wrench - T 10010- ♦ Socket wrench - T10072- Assembly overview - tank flap unit and actuator Note If tank flap does not open, it can be opened by hand via the actuator -7-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Tank flap unit ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 86 2 - Bolt ❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm 3 - Water drain hose 4 - Assembly bracket ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - tank flap unit for natural gas vehicles Note The design and the removal and installation of the tank flap unit with gas filler neck and of the tank flap unit without gas filler neck are the same.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing tank flap unit 4.4.1 Removing Note The description also applies to the tank flap unit with gas filler neck. – Remove tank cap.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 4.4.2 Installing • Assembly part -4- is clipped in. – Pass water drain hose -3- through aperture in tank flap unit and pull water drain hose through as far as possible.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing actuator 4.5.1 Removing – Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body re‐ pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage and load compartment trims .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 57 – Front doors, door components, central locking Rear door Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Key (for door alignment) - 3320- ♦ Universal joint for 3320 - 3320/1- ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ❑ 28 Nm Assembly overview - door hinges Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. ♦ The hinge bolts must always be renewed if loosened.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Specified torque for nut -5-: 14 Nm – Keep to stipulated front door gaps ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Other measures such as raising the door have no effect. Subse‐ quent pressure from above will cause the door to sack again. In order to adjust for flushness, bolts -2, 4 and 11- must be loos‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - assembly carrier Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Subframe 2 - Mounting bracket 3 - Caps for assembly opening ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly carrier can only be removed when door window is un‐ bolted at window regulator clamping bolts. To do this, lower door window to the height of the assembly holes in assembly carrier and loosen clamping bolts.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lower door window until securing bolts -3- for door window are accessible. – Loosen bolts -3- (do not remove, left-hand thread). – Press on bolts; this causes clamps to be pressed apart.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Push assembly carrier -1- in contact with door upwards -arrow a- and pull off assembly carrier at bottom from door -arrows b-. The lower part of the window regulator must also be guided out of the door.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.3.2 Installing – Fit assembly carrier in door upwards diagonally -arrow a-. – Guide door lock -2- and wiring harness -3- in door to respective fitting locations.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Align assembly carrier -1- with centring pins -5- in cut-out of door. – Start threads of all bolts -arrows-. First tighten bolt -6- and then tighten bolt -4-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Door lock ❑ The door lock can be re‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 12 - Bolt ❑ Specified torque: 20 Nm ❑ Qty. 2 Removing and installing lock cylinder housing cover cap 2.5.1 Removing Note When removing lock cylinder housing cap, the emergency key should not be turned and the emergency key should not be used as a lever.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.5.2 Installing – Place lock cylinder housing cover cap -2- from above -arrow a- on lock cylinder housing at a slight angle. – Push lock cylinder housing cover cap -2- on door -arrow b- until cover cap engages in lock cylinder housing.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lever out cover cap -4- in front of bolt -3-. – Pull out door handle -1- in direction of -arrow- onto stop and unscrew bolt -3- until lock cylinder housing -2- can be pulled out.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull out door handle -2- towards rear slightly -arrow a- from support for mounting bracket. – Swing door handle around in direction of -arrow b-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull out door handle -2- towards rear slightly -arrow a- from support for mounting bracket. – Swing door handle around in direction of -arrow b-, connection for interface for entry and start system is guided in mounting bracket.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Swivel door handle -1- into door -arrow b-. – Slide door handle forwards slightly -arrow c- in mounting bracket mounting. Note Door handle stops in “open” state. Try not to push door handle in, as otherwise mounting bracket will break off and a removed door handle can no longer be installed.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Removing assembly carrier -4- ⇒ page 98 – Turn assembly carrier -4- around and pull connector -2- off door lock -1-. – Drive out clips -5- using a punch.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove mounting bracket ⇒ page 114 – Remove retaining bracket ⇒ page 117 – Release retainer -5- by turning in direction of -arrow a-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Turn lock -1- around. – Release retainer -2- by turning in direction of -arrow a-. – Remove retainer -2- from mounting. – Swing cable -3- in direction of -arrow b- and take cable nipple -4- out of eyelet -5-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.10 Removing and installing mounting bracket 2.10.1 Removing – Press down catch -arrow a- on mounting bracket -1-. – Slide mounting bracket -1- in -direction of arrow b- until re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove cable -1- from guide in mounting bracket -2-. – Swing cable -1- in direction of -arrow- and take cable nipple -3- out of eyelet.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Guide retainers -6- of bearing bracket -1- in guides of retaining bracket -5-. – Slide mounting bracket in retaining bracket until catch -arrow a- engages.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.11.2 Installing – Slide retaining bracket in lock mounting -arrow b-. – Engage retaining bracket -1- and door lock -2- together -arrows a-. 2.12 Inner door seal During production, a sealant is applied to the inner door seals, which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.13 Removing and installing inner door seal Note Removal and installation are described only for the left door inner seal. The removal and installation of the right door inner seal is similar.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.13.2 Installing – Align door inner seal so that vulcanised point -arrow- is at same height as lower hinge. – Begin installation of seal at top radius of door cut-out.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.14.1 Removing – Pull door outer seal off door. 2. Door components...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.14.2 Installing – Remove existing adhesive residues with erasure disc of ad‐ hesive strip remover - VAS 6349- . – Immediately before bonding door outer seal, clean bonding surface thoroughly with adhesive remover D 002 000 10.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Press complete bonding surface of seal -3- on door -1- all around using roller - 3356- . – To do this, push the seal aside -arrow a- so that the roller - 3356- runs directly over the contact surface of the seal.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Adapting remote control keys to remote control (vehicles without entry and start authorisation system) Keys must be adapted to the remote control with the vehicle di‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Release fasteners on remote control key upper part -2-. – Using removal wedge - 3409- -3-, lever off upper part from remote control key -arrow-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Roller - 3356- ♦ Setting gauge - 3371- ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Assembly overview - rear door 1. Rear door (saloon)
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Door ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 134 2 - Door handle with base ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 158 ❑ Remove door handle...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ❑ This bolt must be removed to remove door from hinge. Assembly overview - door hinges Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 8 - Nut ❑ Specified torque: 14 Nm ❑ This nut or bolt -7- must be removed to remove door from hinge. 9 - Door hinge ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.4.1 Removing – Release boot -4- by pressing fastener -arrow a- and pull boot off B-pillar. – Swing locking lever -6- downwards -arrow b- and disconnect electrical connector -5- from coupling station.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Specified torque for nut -3-: 14 Nm. – Observe rear door gaps ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - rear .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Other measures such as raising the door have no effect. Subse‐ quent pressure from above will cause the door to sack again. In order to adjust for flushness, bolts -2, 3 and 10- must be loos‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - rear door 1 - Door ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 142 ❑ Adjusting door ⇒ page 145 2 - Door handle with base ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 11 - Nut ❑ Specified torque: 14 Nm Assembly overview - door hinges Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 6 - Multi-point socket head bolt ❑ Specified torque 20 Nm + / 4 turn (90°) further ❑ Always renew bolts after loosening. 7 - Door hinge ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing door Note The removal and installation procedure is only described for ♦ the right door. The removal and installation procedure for the left door is basically the same.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Release boot -5- by pressing fastener -arrow a- and pull boot off B-pillar. – Swing locking lever -6- downwards -arrow b- and disconnect electrical connector -7- from coupling station.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. – Tighten nut -8- on upper hinge. – Specified torque for nut -8-: 14 Nm...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Adjusting door Note Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to enable rear door to be adjusted. ♦ The rear door is adjusted correctly if the gaps/shut lines are even all around, the door is not too deep or ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Use special door alignment tool - 3320- with bit - 3320/3- . – Adjust striker pin ⇒ page 137 2.5.1 Adjusting striker pin Note Only the adjustment for the right front door is described. The ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - assembly carrier Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Subframe 2 - Door lock 3 - Bolt ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The door lock can be removed only together with the assembly carrier. Assembly carrier can only be removed when door window is un‐ bolted at window regulator clamping bolts. To do this, lower door window to the height of the assembly holes in assembly carrier and loosen clamping bolts.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 For Estate only – Remove door window ⇒ page 367 and guide rail ⇒ page 374 For saloon only – Lever out cover cap -5-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Unscrew bolts -4- for door lock -5-. – Unscrew bolt -3 - for mounting bracket -2-. – Slide mounting bracket in direction of -arrow- in order to re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Guide wire -3- in door. – Pull off assembly carrier at bottom from door -arrow a-. The lower part of the window regulator must also be guided out of the door.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.3.2 Installing – Fit assembly carrier -1- in door upwards diagonally -arrow a-. – Guide door lock -2- and wiring harness -3- in door to respective fitting locations.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Align assembly carrier -1- with centring pins -7 and 8- in cut- out of door. – Position bolts. First tighten bolt -9- and then tighten bolt -6-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - door handle and door lock Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Door lock ❑ The door lock can be re‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing lock cylinder housing cover cap 3.5.1 Removing Note When removing lock cylinder housing cap, the emergency key should not be turned and the emergency key should not be used as a lever.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing lock cylinder housing Note Removal and installation is described for the right-hand lock cyl‐ inder housing only. Apply the same instructions for the left-hand lock cylinder housing as appropriate.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing door handle Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door ♦ handle. The removal and installation procedure for the left door handle is basically the same.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing door handle with access and start authorisation Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door ♦ handle. The removal and installation procedure for the left door handle is basically the same.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.8.2 Installing – Place door handle -1- in mounting plate at right angle -arrow- and engage connection -2- for access and start au‐ thorisation. – Swivel door handle -1- into door -arrow b-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing door lock Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door lock. The removal and installation of the left door lock is similar.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove mounting bracket ⇒ page 164 – Remove retaining bracket ⇒ page 167 – Release retainer -5- by turning in direction of -arrow a-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Turn lock -1- around. – Release retainer -2- by turning in direction of -arrow a-. – Remove retainer -2- from mounting. – Swing cable -3- in direction of -arrow b- and take cable nipple -4- out of eyelet -5-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.10 Removing and installing mounting bracket 3.10.1 Removing – Remove subframe ⇒ page 148 – Press down catch on mounting bracket -5- -arrow a-. – Slide mounting bracket -1- in direction of -arrow b- until re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove cable -1- from guide in mounting bracket -2-. – Swing cable -1- in direction of -arrow- and take cable nipple -3- out of eyelet.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Guide retainers -6- of bearing bracket -1- in guides of retaining bracket -5-. – Slide mounting bracket in retaining bracket until catch -arrow a- engages.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.11.2 Installing – Slide retaining bracket in lock mounting -arrow b-. – Engage retaining bracket -1- and door lock -2- together -arrows a-. 3.12 Door inner seals During production, a sealant is applied to the inner door seals, which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.13 Removing and installing inner door seal Note Removal and installation are described only for the left door inner seal. The removal and installation of the right door inner seal is similar.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.13.2 Installing – Align door inner seal so that vulcanised point -arrow- is at same height as lower hinge. – Begin installation of seal at top radius of door cut-out.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.14.1 Removing – Pull door outer seal off door. 3. Door components...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.14.2 Installing – Remove existing adhesive residues with erasure disc of ad‐ hesive strip remover - VAS 6349- . – Immediately before bonding door outer seal, clean bonding surface thoroughly with adhesive remover D 002 000 10.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Press complete bonding surface of seal -3- on door -1- all around using roller - 3356- . – To do this, push the seal aside -arrow a- so that the roller - 3356- runs directly over the contact surface of the seal.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The opening of the glass panel in sliding -2- or tilting -3- positions can be preselected using the rotary knob. On the rotary knob there are marks for preset sliding and tilting positions of the glass panel.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 11 - Carrier unit ❑ Removing and installing carrier unit ⇒ page 189 ❑ If necessary, guide channels should be lubricated only with special grease G 000 450 02, otherwise function may be impaired.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing bellows 1.4.1 Removing – Slide sliding headlining to rear. – Run sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel to tilted position. – Carefully unclip boot -1- from lower part of guide plate -3- using a removal wedge - 3409- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.4.2 Installing – Slide sliding headlining to rear. – Run sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel to tilted position. – Fit boot -1- first at top rear -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove bolts -1- on left and right. – Remove sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel -2- out upwards. WARNING The guide plate must not moved to “Open” position when re‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – If the pressure is too great, roof seal -1- can be pushed to‐ gether by rolling with roller - 3356- all round. Removing and installing panel seal –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Insert front-end hook - 3370- between edge of roof and wind deflector bearing -arrow-. – Pull wind deflector bearings out of detents on left and right in direction of -arrow-, using front-end hook - 3370- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 WARNING Remove or install drive for tilting/sliding sunroof glass panel only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ). The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 • The sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel drive is in "0" position, if a white dot can be seen in the drive aperture -arrow-. 1.14 Removing and installing sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel automatic preselec‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The mark -arrow- on the rear of the guide upper section -1- must, on both sides, lie within the marks dimension -a- on the guide plate -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.18 Removing and installing carrier unit WARNING Remove or install drive for tilting/sliding sunroof glass panel only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ). The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull off water drainage hoses -4- from carrier unit -1-. – Separate connector -3- on sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel drive -5-. – Remove screws -2- and remove carrier unit -1- from vehicle with the help of a second mechanic.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.18.2 Installing Note Ensure when installing the assembly unit that the assembly unit does not come into contact with the curtain airbag. – Fit carrier unit -1- into roof aperture with the help of a second mechanic.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Install water drainage hoses -4-. – Attach connector -3- on sliding/tilting sunroof glass panel drive -5-. 1.19 Operating without current Note In the event of power failure, the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel can be moved using a hexagon key directly on the drive.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lift guide plate up -1- in direction of -arrow-. – Slide front guide -2- forwards and pull guide plate -1- in direc‐ tion of -arrow- out of front guide -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Using a screwdriver, loosen clips -arrows- on end piece of up‐ per part -1- from end piece lower part -2- and pull off end piece upper part.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The front water drain hoses run through the A-pillars and end at the bulkhead cross member. Cleaning is done from the sunroof panel aperture. 1. Sliding/tilting sunroof with glass panel (Meritor)
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.22.3 Rear water drain hoses The rear water drainage hoses run through the C-pillars and end in the rear wheel housings. Cleaning is done from the wheel housing.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Sliding/tilting sunroof with solar panel (Webasto) Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Function All the movement functions of the sliding/tilting sunroof with solar panel can be carried out with the ignition switched on.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The solar cells -1- integrated in the solar panel of the sliding/tilting sunroof generate a voltage when exposed to the sun. This voltage is transferred to the vehicle blower via the contacts -2-. This func‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove securing screws (Torx insert -T25- ; 5 Nm). – Remove solar panel upwards. Installing sliding/tilting sunroof solar panel • Panel must be installed in the zero position (panel closed).
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull trim -2- downwards in the middle -arrow- out of mounting -1-. – Push the trim rearwards. – Run solar panel to zero position.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Centring pins must align with markings -arrow- on left and right guide plates. If this is not the case, adjust parallel running ⇒ page 202...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull wind deflector -2- on both sides towards middle of vehicle -arrow- out of support -3-. – Remove wind deflector with vertical stop -1- under roof to‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 WARNING Remove and install drive for sliding/tilting solar panel only when roof is closed ("0" position). The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.17 Removing and installing carrier unit WARNING Remove or install drive for tilting/sliding sunroof glass panel only when sunroof is closed ("0" position ). The requirements for removing and installing drive are: Engine not running and ignition off, key not in ignition and door open.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove pre-selector switch for sliding/tilting sunroof ⇒ page 205 – Pull water drain hoses -arrows- off carrier unit -1-. – Unscrew bolts -2- and with the help of a second mechanic, remove carrier unit from vehicle.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.17.2 Installing Note Ensure when installing the assembly unit that the assembly unit does not come into contact with the curtain airbag. – Fit carrier unit -1- into roof aperture with the help of a second mechanic.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.18 Operating without current Note In the event of power failure, the sliding/tilting sunroof with so‐ ♦ lar panel can be moved using a hexagon key directly on the drive.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The front water drain hoses run through the A-pillars and end at the bulkhead cross member. Cleaning is done from the sunroof panel aperture. Rep. gr.60 - Sunroof...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.19.3 Rear water drain hoses The rear water drainage hoses run through the C-pillars and end in the rear wheel housings. Cleaning is done from the wheel housing.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Opening of front glass panel can be preselected using rotary knob -1-. Opening glass panel to the so called convenience position -4-, prevents to a large extent wind noise while driving, which can oc‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Open glass panel -1- until trim -1- is accessible. – Release locking lugs -4- by pressing -arrow B- on rear -3-. – Pull trim -1- off downwards at rear end -arrow A-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.5.2 Installing Note New bolts must always be used when installing glass panel. ♦ To screw in bolts, use a magnetic tool so that bolts do not fall into panoramic sliding roof guide.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Fit trim -2- into glass panel at front -1- -5-. – Push trim -2- towards the rear -arrow A-. – Push trim onto glass panel -arrow B- and clip locking lugs -4- in on the rear.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing rear glass pan‐ 3.6.1 Removing Note To unscrew bolts, use a magnetic tool so that bolts do not fall into panoramic sliding roof guide.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.6.2 Installing Note Always use new screws when installing or removing glass panel. ♦ To screw in bolts, use a magnetic tool so that bolts do not fall into panoramic sliding roof guide.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Adjusting height of front and rear glass panel 3.7.1 Checking height adjustment Note Front glass panel must only be adjusted at front edge -3- and rear glass panel at rear edge -1-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Dimension -c- = 0.7 … 2.7 mm If measured values differ from specifications, respective glass panel must be adjusted. ♦ Adjusting front glass panel ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Adjust rear glass panel -2- according to illustration. ♦ Dimension -c- : -0.2 … 1.8 mm – Insert and tighten screws on left and right, specified torque: 5 Renewing seals for rear glass panel 3.8.1...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove existing adhesive residues with adhesive strip re‐ mover - VAS 6349- . 3.8.2 Installing exterior seal Note To guarantee a good bonding of seal, do not bond at a temperature below 20°C.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.8.3 Removing interior seal – Open front glass panel completely via the convenience posi‐ tion. – Pull seal -2- off rear glass panel -1-. – Remove existing adhesive residues with adhesive strip re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.8.4 Installing interior seal – Bonding surface on glass panel must be free of dust and grease. – Clean complete bonding area with cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing the exterior seal 3.9.1 Removing exterior seal – Remove front glass panel ⇒ page 215 – Remove rear glass panel ⇒ page 219 –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove any adhesive residue with adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349- . 3.9.2 Installing exterior seal Note ♦ New seal is supplied in excess length. The new seal must be cut to length appropriately. It is recommended to leave new seal 1-2 mm longer than it should be and to compress any excess length.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – The seal must not pull into the radii, otherwise the seal will stretch and compress. – Press exterior seal on firmly and evenly 2x around circumfer‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.10.2 Installing interior seal – The bonding surface must be free of dust an grease. – Clean complete bonding area with cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.12 Removing and installing preselector for glass panel and sunroof sun blind Removing – Removing front lights and operating unit ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof trim; Front interior lights .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.13 Removing and installing sliding sunroof motor 3.13.1 Removing – Removing front lights and operating unit ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof trim; Front interior lights .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.13.2 Installing With front glass panel removed: – Push tilting mechanism -1- fully forwards -arrow a- on both sides until it is completely lowered. – Push tilting mechanism only at indicated point -arrow- of slider -1- not at guide plate -2-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐ quence of removal. Specified torque for sliding sunroof motor bolts -2-: 3.5 Nm – On completion of all work, operate sliding roof motor to estab‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.14 Removing and installing sun blind motor 3.14.1 Removing – Remove moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trim .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.14.2 Installing – Before installing motor, adjust sunroof sun blind by ensuring parallel distance -a- between sunroof sun blind cross strut -1- and sunroof sun blind housing -2-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐ quence of removal. – Connect connector -4-. – Tighten screws -3-, specified torque: 3.5 Nm.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.15 Removing and installing sun blind 3.15.1 Removing Note In the event of power failure, sun blind can be moved by turning sun blind motor with a commercially available hexagon key to removal position (fully open) ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Fold up cover -4-. Interior seal -1- does not have to be removed for this. – Carefully lift sun blind cross strut -2- together with sun blind slide -1-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Undo screws -2- of sun blind housing -1- – Pull sun blind housing -1- downwards a little in -direction of arrow-. 3. Panorama sliding sunroof (Arvin-Meritor)
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Unscrew bolts of sun blind housing -2- (3.5 Nm). The aid of a second mechanic is required for the steps below. – Pull sun blind housing -2- evenly and slightly downwards to get past sun blind motor -3-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Push sun blind housing -2- parallel with sun blind steel strap -4- in -direction of arrow- into sun blind rail -1-. The lug of sun blind housing -2- must be inserted under sun blind rail -1-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐ quence of removal. – Connect cover -2- to assembly frame -4- so that it engages correctly.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note The work steps below are first carried out on one side and the components must then be held in position. After that, the parts on the other side are assembled by a second mechanic.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐ quence of removal. – Install moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trims .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Install rear glass panel ⇒ page 219 – On completion of all work, carry out normalisation run for sun blind motor ⇒ page 213 3.16...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.18 Removing and installing sun blind Bow‐ den cable 3.18.1 Removing – Remove moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trim .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Using an appropriate screwdriver -6-, lever motor plate -4- out of rear part -5-. Rep. gr.60 - Sunroof...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lift guide pipe -1- out of cable support bracket -6-. – Pull cable -5- out of blind rail -4-. – Pull cable -5- out of guide pipe -1-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.18.2 Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. – Tighten screw -arrows-, specified torque: 2 Nm Note Do not grease motor plate and sunroof sun blind cables.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.19 Removing and installing assembly frame 3.19.1 Removing Note A second mechanic is required for removing and installing assembly frame. – Remove moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior;...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Further dismantling requires the help of another mechanic. – Unscrew bolts -2- and take assembly frame out of vehicle. 3.19.2 Installing – Lift assembly frame -1- into vehicle with the help of at least a second mechanic.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Bolts must be tightened in specified sequence -1 to 10-. – Specified torque for bolts: 8 Nm. – Tighten remaining bolts -arrows-, specified torque: 8 Nm.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.20 Removing and installing rear part 3.20.1 Removing – Remove front glass panel ⇒ page 215 – Remove rear glass panel ⇒ page 219 – Remove sun blind ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Release wiring harness from rear section. – Mark position -arrow- of rear part -1- in relation to guide rails -4- for purposes of later installation.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.20.2 Installing – Remove any adhesive residue with adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349- . – Clean bonding surfaces -5- on rear part and guide rails with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04- .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Seal water drain fitting -3-. – Fill marked area -4- between rear section -2- and guide rail -5- with water. – Wait for at least 5 minutes and then check for leaks.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.21 Removing and installing front motor plate 3.21.1 Removing – Remove assembly frame ⇒ page 255 – Remove sliding roof motor ⇒ page 235 – Remove bolts -arrows- –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull ends of cables -1- out of motor plate -2-. – Using appropriate screwdriver -4-, lever motor plate -2- out of front part -3-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.21.2 Installing Note Insert motor plate -2- into front part -3- as shown. ♦ Do not grease motor plate and cables -1-. ♦ The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.22 Removing and installing tilting mecha‐ nism and front glass panel cable 3.22.1 Removing – Remove front glass panel ⇒ page 215 – Remove rear glass panel ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note Tilting mechanism tilts when moving. Caution Note position of cables before removal. Do not pull or push tilting mechanism guide plate. – Detach cable -4- from sliders -1- -arrow B-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.22.2 Installing Note Guide rails must only be cleaned if heavily soiled ⇒ page 269 ♦ Do not grease cables. ♦ – Push tilting mechanism -1- partially into guide rail -3- -arrow-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note Do not pull or push tilting mechanism guide plate. – Push glass panel tilting mechanism only by indicated position -arrow b- on slider -2-, not by guide plate -1-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – On completion of all work, carry out a normalisation run for all panoramic sliding roof drives ⇒ page 213 3.23 Maintenance and care Servicing at regular intervals is generally not required for the pan‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.24 Operating without current 3.24.1 Glass panel Note In the event of power failure, front glass panel near to sliding sunroof motor can be moved by hand using a ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.24.2 Sun blind Note In the event of power failure, sunroof sun blind can be moved by hand on sunroof sun blind motor using a commercially available hexagon key.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Cleaning and fitting tool - VAS 6620- 3.25.2 Front water drain hoses The front water drain hoses run through the A-pillars and end at the bulkhead cross member.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.25.3 Rear water drain hoses The rear water drainage hoses run through the C-pillars and end in the rear wheel housings. – Cleaning is done from the wheel housing. The wheel housing liner must be removed ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 63 – Bumpers Front bumper cover Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Installation tool for PDC bracket - VAS 6614- ♦ Cartridge gun - VAS 5155- 1.3.2 Materials ♦ 2-component plastic adhe‐ sive ♦ Bonding agent for plastics ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The 4 markings for brackets -1- can be found on the inside of the bumper cover. – If there are no markings, the centre point -2- must be deter‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Set hole puncher in position with bolt head -1-, washer -2- and thrust bearing -3- from inside bumper cover -5-. – Screw on punch -4-, not quite as far as bumper cover.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lightly sand inside of bumper cover -6- and clean thoroughly. – Apply glass/paint primer to bumper cover and bracket and al‐ low to flash-off for 10 minutes.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.3.4 Minimum curing period Do not carry out any further work on bumper cover or brackets until the minimum curing period of 30 minutes has expired.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing front bumper cover Volkswagen R GmbH, optional equipment, »R Line« Note The removal and installation procedures for front bumper cover may have to be modified slightly depending on variations in equip‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull out front bumper cover -1- from fasteners of guides on left and right of wing -arrows a-. – With the help of the second mechanic, pull the front bumper...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Park Assist system (PA) – Place front bumper cover -1- onto middle guide on lock carrier, keeping cover parallel to guide until they engage with each other.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Release from catches from the middle – Pull out of side insert to centre. 6 - Centre air intake grille ❑ Different versions, allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 15 - Number plate carrier ❑ Is only fitted in some models and in different markets; assignment ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA” ❑ Removing ⇒ page 289 ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 8 - Centre air intake grille ❑ Clipped in front bumper cover ❑ Can only be removed with front bumper cover removed and the side air intake grilles removed...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.11 Number plate carrier Volkswagen R GmbH, optional equipment, »R Line« 1.11.1 Assembly overview Note Number plate carrier is not fitted on all models or in all markets.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.11.2 Removing – Remove clips -2- and detach number plate carrier -1- from front bumper cover -3-. 1. Front bumper cover...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.11.3 Installing Holes exist – Position number plate carrier -1- on front bumper cover -3- and press clips -2- in. Holes do not exist Note Adherence to a depth of 12 mm is required when drilling holes.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Installation tool for PDC bracket - VAS 6614- ♦ Cartridge gun - VAS 5155- 2.3.2 Materials ♦ 2-component plastic adhe‐ sive ♦ Bonding agent for plastics ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The 4 markings for brackets -1- can be found on the inside of the bumper cover. – If there are no markings, the centre point -2- must be deter‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Set hole puncher in position with bolt head -1-, washer -2- and thrust bearing -3- from inside bumper cover -5-. – Screw on punch -4-, not quite as far as bumper cover.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lightly sand inside of bumper cover -6- and clean thoroughly. – Apply glass/paint primer to bumper cover and bracket and al‐ low to flash-off for 10 minutes.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.3.4 Minimum curing period Do not carry out any further work on bumper cover or brackets until the minimum curing period of 30 minutes has expired.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.4.3 Assembly overview - guides for rear bumper cover Note There may be minor differences between model versions in respect of the guides. 1 - Guide 2 - Hexagon nut ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing – Remove tail lights in side panel ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Tail lights; Removing and installing tail light . – Unscrew bolts -6- on left and right.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Park Assist system (PA) Installing –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Rear bumper cover add-on parts 11.2010 ► Volkswagen R GmbH, optional equipment, »R Line« Note The attachments may be slightly different, depending on vehicle model, and these differences must be taken into account.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Installation tool for PDC bracket - VAS 6614- ♦ Cartridge gun - VAS 5155- 3.3.2 Materials ♦ 2-component plastic adhe‐ sive ♦ Bonding agent for plastics ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The 4 markings for brackets -1- can be found on the inside of the bumper cover. – If there are no markings, the centre point -2- must be deter‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Set hole puncher in position with bolt head -1-, washer -2- and thrust bearing -3- from inside bumper cover -5-. – Screw on punch -4-, not quite as far as bumper cover.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lightly sand inside of bumper cover -6- and clean thoroughly. – Apply glass/paint primer to bumper cover and bracket and al‐ low to flash-off for 10 minutes.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.3.4 Minimum curing period Do not carry out any further work on bumper cover or brackets until the minimum curing period of 30 minutes has expired.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.4.3 Assembly overview - guides for rear bumper cover Note There may be minor differences between model versions in respect of the guides. 1 - Centre guide 2 - Hexagon nut ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing – Remove tail lights in side panel ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Tail lights; Removing and installing tail light . – Unscrew bolts -6- on left and right.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Instructions and work specifications for the Park Assist system can be found in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Park Assist system (PA) Installing –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Rear bumper cover add-on parts Volkswagen R GmbH, optional equipment, »R Line« Note The attachments may be slightly different, depending on vehicle model, and these differences must be taken ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 64 – Glazing Flush bonded windows Tools Note The removal of a bonded window is described using the Removal kit for flush bonded windows - V.A.G 1474 A- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ 1-pack window adhesive 1) 2) 5) ♦ Glass and paint primer ♦ Cleaning solution ♦ Applicator ♦ Adhesive remover ♦ Cutting cord Observe instructions for use on the information sheet provided by the manufacturer.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove all sun visors ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments, covers and trims . – Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note Make sure that no wiring is damaged when the windscreen is cut out. If wires are damaged, the windscreen must be renewed. – Slide protective foil - V.A.G 1474/19- between windscreen -1- and dash panel.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing undamaged rear window (saloon) Note If the glass is to be used again, ensure that electrical connections for window heater and aerial module are not damaged.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Cover flange -2- all round with textile-reinforced adhesive tape. – Cut through adhesive seal (with glass remains) in window cut- out using electric cutter - V.A.G 1561 A- and u-shaped blade - V.A.G 1561- .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Side window ❑ Removing side window ⇒ page 333 ❑ Installing side window ⇒ page 334 2 - Trim strip ❑ Integral part of side win‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.16 Removing undamaged side window (estate) Note Removal and installation are described only for the left side window. Removal and installation of the right side window are analogous.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull cutting cord -1- through adhesive sealant at point marked on illustration and into inside of vehicle using awl - V.A.G 1474/2- from removal kit for flush bonded windows - V.A.G 1474 A- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Now apply glass/paint primer -2- using applicator -1- evenly in one stroke. ♦ Allow to air dry for approx. 10 minutes. 1.21 Preparing body flange for glazing...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Cut back remaining material on body flange with u-shaped blade - V.A.G 1561/3- , but do not remove completely. Note Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly applied adhesive sealing compound.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.22 Fitting instructions 1.22.1 Installation instructions for all windows – Apply adhesive sealant all around window keeping at right an‐ gles to window. WARNING Window must be installed within 10 minutes, or adhesive prop‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Check that height stops -1- are present. ♦ Windscreen has no marks for adhesive bead -2-. The adhe‐ sive bead must run between edges of primer application -3 and 4- as follows: outer edge of primer application along upper windscreen edge to height stop -1-;...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.22.3 Installation instructions for rear window ♦ Check that height stops -3- are present. ♦ Gap and height dimensions of rear window ⇒ page 326 ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.23 Minimum curing period WARNING Special standards must be adhered to when replacing bonded windows. One of these standards is, for example, that a freshly...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Door window ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 344 2 - Window channel ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 14 - Cover ❑ Qty. 2 15 - Rivet ❑ Qty. 3 ❑ To secure bracket. 16 - Mounting bracket ❑ Attached with 3 rivets.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove front door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trims, saloon and estate . – Lever out caps -2-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Lift rear of door window and swing out of door forwards, in direction of -arrow-. 2.3.2 Installing Note The bolts -3- have left-handed threads.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Guide door window without force -arrow a- in clamps. – Align door window to window frame -arrow b-. – Tighten clamping bolts -3- (left-handed thread, Qty. 2) to specified torque, 8 Nm.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note The bolts -3- have left-handed threads. – Then perform remaining installation in reverse order of remov‐ • Carry out functional test function before installing door trim.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing window chan‐ Note Removal and installation are described only for the right win‐ ♦ dow channel. The removal and installation of the left window channel is similar.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove door window ⇒ page 344 – Pull out window channel -2- from mounting -arrow a-. – Unscrew bolts -1- and pull off trim panel -3- in direction of B- pillar -arrow b-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull out window channel -1- from front mounting -2- -arrow-. On window channels with trim strip – Push window channel -1- in top rear area -4- slightly to side.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 • Carry out functional test function before installing door trim. Note To prevent wind noise, ensure window channel seats evenly when installing. Removing and installing window chan‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐ quence of removal. 2. Front door window...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Door window ❑ Removing ⇒ page 356 2 - Door ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.3.2 Installing – Press window slot seal carefully and evenly, from above, onto door flange. 3.3.3 Removing trim panel • Window slot trim is removed.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove rear door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trims, saloon and estate . – Remove B-pillar trim ⇒ page 357 –...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull spreader plug -2- out of window regulator guide -1- and therefore out of door window. – Pull door window -1- upwards at an angle -arrow- to vehicle exterior out of window slot and middle frame -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing window regula‐ tor motor Note The removal and installation sequence is for the right window regulator motor only. The removal and installation of the left win‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing window chan‐ 3.5.1 Removing guide rail Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. ♦ Do not bend window channel when removing! ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Middle frame is removed. On window channels with trim strip – Push window channel in top rear area -4- slightly to side. – Remove clip -3-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull window channel equally all around -arrows a and b- off door flange. – To do this, start at fixed window -arrow a-. – Pull out window channel, including fixed window, from door upwards at an angle -arrows c-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Insert removal wedge - 3409- -3- carefully between trim strip -1- and window channel -2-. – Push removal wedge - 3409- forwards evenly between trim strip -1- and window channel -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Door window ❑ Removing ⇒ page 367 2 - Door ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 15 - Guide rail ❑ For mounting window channel. ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 374 16 - Bracket ❑ For mounting guide rail. 17 - Bolt ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Starting in rear area -arrow a-, carefully lift up window slot seal -1-. – Pull window slot seal -1- evenly, -arrows b- off door flange -2-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 4.3.4 Installing front trim – Check spring clips -5- and seal -4- are complete and not dam‐ aged. Renew parts as necessary. – Push trim panel -1- in -direction of arrow- on window frame.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 4.3.6 Installing rear trim – Check spring clips -5-, clips -7-, seal and underlay -6- are complete and not damaged. Renew parts as necessary. – Push trim panel -1- in -direction of arrow- on window frame.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 • Window slot trim is removed. • Removing C-pillar trim ⇒ page 369 – Remove rear door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trims, saloon and estate .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Centre spreader plug -2- and install when window -3- is re‐ moved. – Press spreader pin -1- flush into spreader plug -2-. – Guide door window -3- into door and insert door window into slot of window regulator -4-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – After coding, allow the window regulator to run upwards once onto stop in automatic mode and pull switch again for 2 sec‐ onds. This programs the upper stop for the window regulator motor.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing window chan‐ nel trim strip 4.7.1 Removing – Remove front trim ⇒ page 368 and rear trim ⇒ page 369 – Push window channel -2- in upper front and rear areas slightly to side.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 4.7.2 Installing – Spray window channel with soapy water. – Press trim strip -1- evenly -arrow- into window channel -2- by hand. – Then press window channel fully into mounting of trim strip with roller - T 10314- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner 1.3.1 Rear wheel housing liner Note The illustrations show the left-hand side. The right side is analogous. ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.3.2 Rear wheel housing liner (R36) Note The illustrations show the left-hand side. The right side is analogous. 1 - Wheel housing liner ❑ Material: PP/EPDM ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.4.1 Removing Wheel housing liner rear part – Remove wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Specified torque for mounting the wheels .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing rear wheel housing liner Note Removal and installation are described for the rear left wheel ♦ housing liner only. Removal and installation of the rear right wheel housing liner is similar.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1.5.2 Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. 1. Wheel housing liner...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Mirror mounting ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 391 2 - Entry light 3 - Assembly bracket ❑ With side turn signal, frame and intermediate piece.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 2.3.1 Removing – Protect edge of housing against damage to paintwork with e.g. fabric-reinforced adhesive tape. – Press top of mirror glass -1- into mirror housing -2-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing mirror housing Note Removal and installation are described only for the left mirror housing. The removal and installation of the right mirror housing is similar.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 • Finally check function. Removing and installing trim Note The removal and installation sequence is only for the left trim plate. The removal and installation of the right trim plate is similar.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Carefully prise trim over locking hooks -4- away from turn sig‐ nal -arrow b-. – Release locking hooks -3- from mirror base carrier -arrow c- using a screwdriver.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing trim with turn signal – Remove mirror glass ⇒ page 385 – Remove mirror housing ⇒ page 387 – Remove trim ⇒ page 388 –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing exterior mirror Note The removal and installation sequence is for the left exterior mirror only. The removal and installation of the right exterior mirror is similar.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Radiator grille Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Radiator grille 3.2.1 Assembly overview Note Minor differences in radiator grille depending on model must be taken into account.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.2.2 Removing – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Pull radiator grille -1- out of catches -arrow b- of front bumper cover -4- in direction of -arrow a-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.2.3 Installing – Insert radiator grille -1- into front bumper cover -4-. – Applying slight pressure, insert radiator grille -1- so that it en‐ gages with all catches -arrow b- of front bumper cover -4-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Release catches -arrows- on rear of emblem -2-. – Slightly turn emblem -2- in direction of -arrow- and pull emblem forwards out of radiator grille -1-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing emblem in ve‐ hicles with adaptive cruise control 3.4.1 Removing Note The retaining ring -3- is not fitted in all model versions.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - number plate carrier Note For some markets, the radiator grille is supplied without a number plate carrier. 1 - Number plate carrier ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing number plate carrier 3.6.1 Removing – Remove clips -2- and pull number plate carrier -1- off radiator grille -3-. 3. Radiator grille...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 3.6.2 Installing Holes exist – Position number plate carrier -1- on radiator grille -3- and press in clips -2-. Holes do not exist Note ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 installed and these are not interchangeable. 9 - Front retaining bracket ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 406 ❑ Various different retaining brackets have been installed and these are not interchangeable.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Remove hexagon nuts -2- from studs of roof railing -1-. – Guide roof railing -1- with studs upwards out of retaining brack‐ ets -3- and remove roof railing from roof.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 4.3.2 Installing • All retaining brackets -4- are installed ⇒ page 406 – Place roof railing -1- on roof -2-. Start at front studs -5-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - water deflector Note The right side is shown. The left side is similar. 1 - Water deflector ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 410 2 - Retaining strip ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 5.3.1 Removing – Starting at top, lift water deflector -1- out of retaining strip -2-. 5. Mouldings and trims...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 5.3.2 Installing – Place water deflector -1- on retaining strip. – Install water deflector -1- from bottom to top, whilst guiding lip of water deflector -1- behind windscreen.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Front and rear door covers 5.4.1 Assembly overview - front and rear door mouldings 1 - Front door moulding ❑ Observe installation in‐ structions for bonded mouldings ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 5.4.3 Removing front and rear door mouldings Note The removal and installation sequence is for the front and rear ♦ door mouldings on the left only. Removal and installation of the front and rear door mouldings on the right is analogous.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 5.4.4 Installing front and rear door mouldings Front door moulding – Pull off protective foil -6- from adhesive tape -5-. – Guide moulding -1- with locating pins -4- onto door.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Assembly overview - side member extension Note The illustration shows the left side. The right side is analogous. ♦ There may be minor differences between vehicle models in respect of side member widening and side ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing and installing rear side window trim strip Removing – Release trim -1- from clips -2- using removing wedge - 3409- -arrow-. Installing – Check clips -2- for damage and renew if necessary.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Wheel arch trim 5.8.1 Assembly overview Note The front and rear wheel arch trims are essential on vehicles with 18 inch wheel/tyre combination. 1 - Front wheel arch trim ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 »R-Line« and »Exclusive« cover strip Optional equipment Volkswagen R GmbH Note Depending on model variant »R Line« and »Exclusive«. ♦ Cover strip cannot be removed without damage.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Removing – Heat cover strip -1- using hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- and pull off entry. Installing Follow installation instructions ⇒ page 420 – Pull protective film -2- off cover strip -1-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Noise insulation Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Assembly overview - noise insulation 6.2.1 Assembly overview - short noise insulation Note Slight discrepancies may need to be allowed for depending on the type of engine.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Noise insulation ❑ Removing: – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Pull noise insulation to‐ wards rear out of mount‐ ings in lock carrier. 2 - Bolt ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 6.2.2 Assembly overview - noise insulation Note Slight discrepancies may need to be allowed for depending on the type of engine. ♦ The bolts -3- are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Fuel tank covers (natural gas vehicles) Note The -arrow- points in direction of travel. 1 - Front cover Removing: – Remove hexagon nuts -2-. Installing: –...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Add-on parts, Passat Alltrack 13.1 Safety requirements Caution When removing special add-on parts, use suitable gloves and protective eyewear. Do not use cutting wire to remove special add-on parts.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 13.4 Materials Note The part numbers of the materials can be found in ⇒ ETKA . ♦ Cutting cord ♦ Cleaning solution 1) 2) ♦ Adhesive remover...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 13.6 Side member extension 13.6.1 Assembly overview - side member extension 1 - Side member extension ❑ Material: PP + PE + EPDM. ❑ Removing ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Unscrew bolts -2- from expanding rivets – Pull spreader rivets out of grommets -3-. – Heat side member extension -1- in area of adhesive tape -4- using hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 13.6.3 Installing side member extension – Clean bonding surface -5- ⇒ page 443 – Check grommets -3 and 6- for damage and renew if neces‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 13.7.1 Removing front wheel housing trim – Tape over all adjacent painted surfaces. – Remove front door ⇒ page 93 – Unscrew bolts -2- in wheel housing and on side member.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 13.7.2 Installing front wheel housing trim – Prepare wheel housing for bonding ⇒ page 443 – Feed front wheel arch trim -1- under side member extension -4- -arrow a-.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 13.8.1 Removing rear wheel housing trim – Tape over all adjacent painted surfaces. – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Warm rear wheel arch trim -1- in area of adhesive tapes -4-, using hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- to do so.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – New special add-on parts may be attached immediately at the prescribed positions with the adhesive points. If the body part has been repaired or partially renewed, the area concerned must be cleaned again after painting.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Special add-on parts ⇒ “14.1 Safety requirements”, page 445 ⇒ “14.2 Assembly overview - add-on parts”, page 445 ⇒ “14.3 Assembly overview – side member extension”, page 448 ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Front bumper cover ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 280 2 - Logo ❑ R-Line ❑ Clipped into radiator grille ❑ Can be removed only with radiator grille re‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 14.2.2 Assembly overview - Passat saloon, R-Line 1 - Front bumper cover ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 280 2 - Logo ❑ R-Line ❑ Can be removed only with radiator grille re‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 14.3 Assembly overview – side member extension Note The illustration shows the left side. The right side is analogous. 1 - Front side member exten‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note The roof spoiler cannot be removed without being damaged. ♦ Clean dirt from all joints so that no paintwork is damaged when roof spoiler is removed.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Hand-cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- – Observe cleaning guidelines ⇒ page 456 – Follow the installation instructions ⇒ page 455 – Preparing body component for bonding ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 – Pull protective film off double-sided adhesive tape -4-. – With the help of a second mechanic, fit roof spoiler -1- on rear lid -2- and press on firmly.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note If the trim -2- cannot be removed as described, the trim -2- will have to be renewed in the event of damage. Installing – Clip trim -2- into roof spoiler -1-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 14.7 Preparing new add-on part for bonding WARNING Mask off primed and bonding surfaces properly before paint‐ ing. – The bonding surfaces of the add-on parts must be prepared with plastic primer.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note Gaps/shut lines should be kept to an absolute minimum. ♦ Use adhesive tape to secure add-on parts in position during ♦ minimum curing time.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Lettering and emblems 15.1 Removing and installing emblems at rear Note The badge cannot be removed without damage. Removing – Use a screwdriver -3- to carefully lever manufacturer emblem -1- off swivel badge -2- in -direction of arrow A-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416- ♦ Adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349- 15.3 Fitting instructions ♦ Before removing the lettering, heat it with a hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Lettering ❑ Model designation. ❑ Height -a-: 24 mm, from upper edge of rear lid trim strip to upper edge of lettering ❑ Side -b-: 55 mm, from...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 15.4.2 Rear lettering (estate) Note When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes ⇒ page 458 1 - Lettering ❑ Model designation. ❑ Height -a-: 10 mm, from...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 15.5 Lettering on wing Optional equipment Volkswagen R GmbH 15.5.1 Dimensions for wing lettering »Exclusive« Right hand side of vehicle 1 - Wings 2 - Lettering ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 1 - Wings 2 - Lettering ❑ Assembly notes ⇒ page 458 ❑ Distance -dimension A- = 50 mm, from lettering to upper edge of wing ❑...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Scuff protection film Optional equipment Volkswagen R GmbH 16.1 Scuff protection film at front and rear Note The description applies to all models. Only optical differences ex‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 ♦ Remove protective film immediately before installation. ♦ Working temperature is approx. 21°C. 16.1.3 Renewing scuff protection film Note Renewing scuff protection film is described for the left-hand side only. The right side is analogous.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019 Note Note marks -arrows- for positioning on side member. – Position front scuff protection film -1- or rear scuff protection film -2- and press it smooth using a plastic blade wrapped in a soft paper towel.