Page 1 Service Workshop Manual Passat 2011 ➤ Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior Edition 01.2015 Service Department. Technical Information...
Page 2 In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a matter of course, be observed. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher. Copyright © 2015 Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg D3E8031460A...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Contents 68 - Interior equipment ..........
Page 4 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 General safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ..........
Page 5 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing sunblind on rear door trim ......142 Removing and installing front door trim cover .
Page 6 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.12 Removing and installing lever for seat height adjuster handle and retainer for seat trim (manually height-adjustable and partially electric) ....... . 214 1.13...
Page 7: Interior Equipment
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 68 – Interior equipment Interior mirror (VRL007649; Edition 01.2015) Removing and installing interior mirror 1.1.1 Removing – Turn interior mirror -1- anti-clockwise through 90° -arrow- and release it from adhesive plate -2-.
Page 8: Bonding On Retaining Plate For Interior Mirror Without Rain Sensor
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Bonding on retaining plate for interior mirror without rain sensor 1.2.1 Materials: ♦ Glass-metal adhesive kit “D 000 703 A1” (standard interior mirror) 1.2.2 Tools:...
Page 9: Removing And Installing Interior Mirror With Rain Sensor
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing interior mirror with rain sensor 1.3.1 Removing – If vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor, switch off ignition. – Using removal wedge - 3409- , release fastener -1- of right cover cap -2-.
Page 10: Bonding On Retaining Plate For Interior Mirror With Rain Sensor
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Bonding on retaining plate for interior mirror with rain sensor The following repair procedure avoids the old procedure, renew‐ ing the windscreen. At the same time, it is also possible to reuse the old mirror base which has fallen off.
Page 11 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Lightly squeeze the cover cap (mirror base) -2- at the sides where the catches are and pull the cap off carefully. – Pull cover of multifunction camera -1- off carefully.
Page 12: Compartments, Covers And Trims
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Compartments, covers and trims Tools 2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦...
Page 13 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.2.1 Removing – Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9 – Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10 – Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12 –...
Page 14 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.2.2 Installing – Place centre console in the two centring elements -9- of the dash panel. Note Check that the heater and air conditioner ducting -10- is correctly fitted to the heater and air conditioner ducting in the centre console.
Page 15: Removing And Installing Footwell Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Secure centre console in middle, side area using the two bolts -7- and -8- (1.5 Nm). Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.
Page 16: Removing And Installing Front Ashtray/Storage Tray
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull out trim from mountings in centre console -arrows A, B and C-. – Pull out trim in area of front guide -3- from mounting in footwell -4- -arrow-.
Page 17 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and then dis‐ engage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch). – Unclip gear lever boot and remove from centre console up‐...
Page 18: Removing And Installing Infotainment Surround
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing Infotainment surround Note Surrounding components are not fully shown in the illustration. 2.5.1 Removing –...
Page 19: Removing And Installing "Climatronic/Climatic" Cover
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing “Climatronic/ Climatic” cover Note Removal and installation of the cover is described for vehicles ♦...
Page 20: Removing And Installing Rear Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Detach connector of “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp -2-. 2.6.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing rear trim 2.7.1...
Page 21: Removing And Installing Centre Console Air Duct
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Depending on vehicle equipment level, separate wiring har‐ nesses from rear trim -5-. 2.7.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing centre console air duct 2.8.1...
Page 22 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic . Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic” – Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐...
Page 23: Removing And Installing Centre Console Compartment
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing centre console compartment 2.9.1 Removing – Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9 – Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10 –...
Page 24: Removing And Installing Centre Console Extension
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.9.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.10 Removing and installing centre console extension 2.10.1 Removing – Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9 –...
Page 25 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic” – Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐ tioning system - E87- together with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒...
Page 26 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note When joining parts together, ensure that all guides tabs -1- and centring elements -2- locate in the relevant openings. – Screw centre console extension in place with the two bolts re‐...
Page 27: Removing And Installing Centre Console Armrest
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.11 Removing and installing centre console armrest 2.11.1 Removing – Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 – Remove two bolts each -6- and -7- (1.5 Nm).
Page 28: Removing And Installing Armrest Compartment
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.11.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.12 Removing and installing armrest com‐ partment 2.12.1 Removing – Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 –...
Page 29: Removing And Installing Upper Part Of Armrest
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.12.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.13 Removing and installing upper part of armrest 2.13.1 Removing – Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 –...
Page 30: Removing And Installing Dash Panel End Trims
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Using a small screwdriver, release cover -4- from armrest -2- -arrows-. – Using removal wedge - 3409- , lever cover -4- out of fasteners in upper part of armrest -1-, beginning at armrest joint.
Page 31: Removing And Installing Steering Column Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Prise cover on left side of dash panel -2- out of fasteners using removal wedge - 3409- . 2.14.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
Page 32: Removing And Installing Glove Compartment
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – If necessary, unclip upper steering column trim from gap cover -3-. – Unscrew left bolt -4- (1.5 Nm). – Turn steering wheel 180° towards right.
Page 33 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unbolt the 7 bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (1.5 Nm). – Insert a small screwdriver in opening in lower end of glove compartment -arrow- and thereby release locking mechanism.
Page 34: Removing And Installing Glove Compartment Lock Cylinder
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.17 Removing and installing glove compart‐ ment lock cylinder 2.17.1 Removing – Open glove compartment. Note Separate removal of lock cylinder -1- is not possible; release button -2- must be renewed.
Page 35: Removing And Installing Footwell Cover On Driver Side
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.18 Removing and installing footwell cover on driver side 2.18.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm). – Detach cover from mountings and separate wiring harness from footwell light if fitted.
Page 36: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Trim, Front Passenger Side
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.19 Removing and installing dash panel trim, front passenger side 2.19.1 Removing • Glove compartment open • CD changer open (if fitted) – Using wedge - T10383/1- , unclip trim -1- at sides first.
Page 37: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Insert Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.20 Removing and installing dash panel in‐ sert trim 2.20.1 Removing Note For reasons of clarity, the steering wheel and the steering column trim are not shown in the illustration.
Page 38: Removing And Installing Analogue Clock Holder
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.21 Removing and installing analogue clock holder 2.21.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove Infotainment trim ⇒ page 12 – Remove dash panel insert trim ⇒...
Page 39: Removing And Installing Analogue Clock
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.21.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.22 Removing and installing analogue clock 2.22.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove Infotainment surround ⇒...
Page 40: Removing And Installing Trim On Driver Side
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.23 Removing and installing trim on driver side 2.23.1 Removing – Remove left-hand dash panel side cover ⇒ page 24 – Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12 –...
Page 41: Removing And Installing Spectacles Holder In Moulded Headliner
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.23.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.24 Removing and installing spectacles holder in moulded headliner 2.24.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove front interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical system;...
Page 42: Removing And Installing Spectacles Holder In Moulded Headliner
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.24.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.25 Removing and installing spectacles holder in moulded headliner Removing Note For reasons of clarity, spectacles holder is shown removed.
Page 43: Removing And Installing Single Sun Visors
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Installing – Insert spectacles holder into console and engage. 2.26 Removing and installing single sun vi‐ sors Note Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.
Page 44 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Using a small screwdriver, open cover caps -1- and -2-. – Unscrew bolts -3- and -4- (2 Nm). – Pull sun visor bearing -6- out of mounting.
Page 45: Removing And Installing Double Sun Visor (Saloon And Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note When installing sun visor, bond felt strip (part number 533.863.288.A) over connector. – Using a side cutter, remove -hatched areas- from connector -1- of flat cable coming out of opening in roof cross member.
Page 46 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Carefully push connector out through opening in moulded headliner; only push until connector is just beneath moulded headliner when doing this. Note Do not pull connector out any further, as excess wiring harness (flat cable) length is limited and it may tear off.
Page 47: Removing And Installing Permit/Pass Holder
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Using a side cutter, remove -hatched areas- from connector -1- of flat cable coming out of opening in roof cross member. Caution To prevent a possible short circuit, do not damage the middle, vertical projection of connector must not be damaged when trimming the connector.
Page 48 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.28.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Rep. gr.68 - Interior equipment...
Page 49: Sill Panel Mouldings
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Sill panel mouldings Removing and installing sill panel mouldings Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Page 50 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.1.2 Installing – Guide seat belt -3- through opening in sill panel moulding -2-. – Bend out sill panel moulding from mountings in rear area of C- pillar.
Page 51: Removing And Installing Wheel Housing Liner
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Check that sill panel moulding is located in beading of door seals. Removing and installing wheel housing liner Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 52 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236 ♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238 Note For reasons of clarity, the rear backrest is not shown in the illustration.
Page 53 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Check that sill panel moulding is located in beading of door seal. 3. Sill panel mouldings...
Page 54: Grab Handles
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Grab handles Removing and installing roof grab han‐ dles Note Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle. Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.
Page 55 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.1.1 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 4. Grab handles...
Page 56: Rear Shelf/Roller Sunblind
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Rear shelf/roller sunblind Removing and installing rear shelf (Sa‐ loon with no roller sunblind) 5.1.1 Removing – Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon): ♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒...
Page 57: Removing And Installing Rear Shelf (Saloon With Roller Sunblind)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check securing elements of rear shelf for dam‐ age and renew if necessary.
Page 58 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238 – Pull out wheel housing trim -1- from clip -2- on both sides. – Pull out clip -2- from vehicle body on both sides.
Page 59: Removing And Installing Roller Sunblind (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing roller sunblind (Saloon) 5.3.1 Removing Note The sunblind is removed in rolled-up position. – Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon): ♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒...
Page 60 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew the two bolts respectively -1- (1.5 Nm) from both re‐ tainers. – Pull out sunblind -2- upwards from mountings. – Separate wiring harness on vehicles with electric sunblind.
Page 61: Removing And Installing Sunblind On Rear Door Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check securing elements of rear shelf for dam‐ age and renew if necessary.
Page 62 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull out sunblind slightly and remove cover cap -1-. – Detach cover -1- from sunblind -2-. – Remove the six upper bolts -1- (0.8 Nm).
Page 63 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Insert suitable drill bits in openings -arrows- on both sides of bracket -1- and operate securing hook catches -2-. – Pull securing hook -1- from bracket -2-.
Page 64 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – The height can be adjusted by folding tabs -1- and -2- upwards or downwards before engaging hook -3-. Rep. gr.68 - Interior equipment...
Page 65: Net Partition
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Net partition Removing and installing net partition 6.1.1 Removing – Open rear right door and fold rear seat backrests forward. – Pull net partition -1- outwards -arrow- out of mounting -2- in rear right seat backrest.
Page 66: Removing And Installing Net Partition Mountings
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing net partition mountings 6.2.1 Removing – Remove net partition ⇒ page 59 – Remove the two bolts -1- (8 Nm). – Remove insert -2- from mounting -3- in right backrest.
Page 67: Passenger Protection
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 69 – Passenger protection Seat belts 1. Seat belts...
Page 68: General Safety Regulations When Working On Airbag, Belt Tensioner And Battery Isolator Units (Pyrotechnic Components)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 General safety regulations when work‐ ing on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) WARNING ♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that generates a gas during combustion.
Page 69: Special Instructions For Belt Tensioners
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐ peratures above 100 °C even for short periods. Special instructions for belt tensioners WARNING ♦ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.
Page 70 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm ❑ Renewing 2 - Belt end fitting 3 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 4 - Belt inertia reel, B-pillar...
Page 71 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note The bolt is microencapsulated and must be renewed each time it is loosened. ♦ Before a new bolt is installed, the thread of the nut must be cleaned and chased as necessary.
Page 72: Removing And Installing Front Belt Height Adjuster (Saloon And Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.4.3 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Page 73: Removing And Installing Front Belt Buckle
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from belt height adjuster. – Remove bolt -3- (20 Nm) and remove belt height adjuster -4- from mountings in support bracket.
Page 74 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.6.1 Removing – Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 – Disconnect wiring harness -1- from seat frame. – Remove the bolt -2- (20 Nm). Note The bolt is microencapsulated and must be renewed each time it is loosened.
Page 75: Removing And Installing Rear Outer Seat Belts With Belt Tensioner (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with belt tensioner (Saloon) Note Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle. Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.
Page 76 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery . – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 – Remove backrest: ♦...
Page 77: Removing And Installing Rear Outer Seat Belts With No Belt Tensioner (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.7.3 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with no belt tensioner (Saloon) Note Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.
Page 78 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.8.1 Assembly overview 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 2 - Belt end fitting 3 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 4 - Belt inertia reel 1.8.2...
Page 79: Removing And Installing Rear Outer Seat Belts With Belt Tensioner (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ left ⇒ page 167 ♦ right ⇒ page 169 – Remove rear shelf ⇒ page 50 – Remove bolt -1- and remove belt end anchor -2- from body.
Page 80 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.9.1 Assembly overview 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 2 - Belt end fitting 3 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 4 - Belt tensioner 5 - Wiring harness 6 - Bolts ❑...
Page 81 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 – Remove side padding: ♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236 ♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒...
Page 82: Removing And Installing Rear Outer Seat Belts With No Belt Tensioner (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.9.3 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.10 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with no belt tensioner (Estate) Note Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.
Page 83 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.10.1 Assembly overview 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 2 - Belt end fitting 3 - Bolts ❑ Only on vehicles with net partition. ❑ Qty. 2.
Page 84 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles with net partition – Remove the two bolts -3-. – Remove bracket -4-. All vehicles – Remove the two bolts -5-. – Remove belt guide -6-.
Page 85: Removing And Installing Middle, Rear Seat Belt
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.11 Removing and installing middle, rear seat belt 1.11.1 Removing Saloon – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 Estate – Fold bench seat forwards. All vehicles –...
Page 86: Removing And Installing Rear Double Belt Buckle
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.11.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.12 Removing and installing rear double belt buckle 1.12.1 Removing Saloon – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 Estate –...
Page 87 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.12.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1. Seat belts...
Page 88: Inspecting Seat Belts
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Inspecting seat belts WARNING The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident! If damage is determined at any of the points to be checked, customer must be informed regarding necessity of changing belts.
Page 89 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 • If either of the following illustrated damage examples (1 and/ or 2) are found on accident vehicle - renew seat belt complete with belt buckle and belt height adjustment.
Page 90 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.1.3 Visually checking belt buckle – Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips. • If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.
Page 91: Checking Child Seat Anchors (Isofix) After An Accident
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Checking child seat anchors (ISO‐ FIX) after an accident Points to check ♦ Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and defor‐ mation after an accident.
Page 92: Airbag
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Airbag Tools 4.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection...
Page 93: Overview Of Locations - Airbag Systems
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Front end hook - 3370- ♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095- ♦ Seat repair stand - VAS 6136- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦...
Page 94 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1 - Driver side airbag unit ❑ Removing ⇒ page 94 2 - Airbag warning lamp - K75- 3 - Front passenger side airbag unit ❑...
Page 95: General Safety Regulations When Working On Airbag, Belt Tensioner And Battery Isolator Units (Pyrotechnic Components)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 General safety regulations when work‐ ing on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) WARNING ♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that generates a gas during combustion.
Page 96: Special Instructions For Driver And Front Passenger Airbag
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐ peratures above 100 °C even for short periods. Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag WARNING ♦...
Page 97: Storage, Transportation And Disposal Of Airbag, Belt Tensioner And Battery Isolator Units (Pyrotechnic Components)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isola‐ tor units (pyrotechnic components) WARNING ♦ Storage must comply with the relevant national legislation.
Page 98: Removing And Installing Airbag Control Unit J234
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 → Operator control, activation/deactivation → Functionality → Deactivation of front passenger airbag → Deactivation of airbag units/child seat, seat installation etc. (2022327/2) → Systems As a matter of rule, the following components will have to be re‐...
Page 99 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.9.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;...
Page 100: Removing And Installing Driver Airbag Unit
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.10 Removing and installing driver airbag unit Note The screwdriver mentioned in the following activities should be about 175 mm long and have a blade width of about 7 mm.
Page 101 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 WARNING Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐ charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
Page 102 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Installing – Insert airbag connector -2- into plug-in connector. The airbag connector must audibly engage. – Insert connector -1- into plug-in connector. – Press airbag unit into steering wheel.
Page 103: Removing And Installing Airbag Coil Connector And Return Spring With Slip Ring F138
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Page 104: Removing And Installing Front Passenger Airbag Unit
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.12 Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit 4.12.1 Removing WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐...
Page 105 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.12.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Bolts -1- and -2- should be inserted with locking fluid D 197 300 A1. ♦...
Page 106: Removing And Installing Front Side-Airbag
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Page 107 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.13.1 Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐ ponents) ⇒ page 89 –...
Page 108 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.13.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note For vehicles where the front passenger seat backrest folds down complete, the zip of the backrest cover can be closed using the locking pliers for Audi A4 convertible MY´2003 - VAS 6138- .
Page 109: Removing And Installing Rear Side-Airbag
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.14 Removing and installing rear side-air‐ Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Page 110: Removing And Installing Curtain Airbag (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.14.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;...
Page 111 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.15.1 Removing WARNING ♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐ nic components) ⇒ page 89 ♦...
Page 112 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note When blade tip is vertical, screwdriver should be inserted approx. 1 cm. – Swivel screwdriver to right and release right side of clip from body.
Page 113: Removing And Installing Curtain Airbag (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery . 4.16 Removing and installing curtain airbag...
Page 114 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238 – Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate): ♦ right ⇒ page 173 ♦ left ⇒...
Page 115: Removing And Installing Seat Occupied Sensor, Front Passenger Side G128
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.16.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;...
Page 116: Adapting Components
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fold up seat cover, including seat cushion. – Unclip wiring harness of seat occupied sensor, front passen‐ ger side - G128- from seat frame.
Page 117: Crash Sensors
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Crash sensors Tools 5.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-...
Page 118: Removing And Installing Side-Airbag Crash Sensor, Driver Side G179
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery . – Release connector locking mechanism -1- and pull off con‐...
Page 119 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.3.2 Installing – Attach side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- with pop rivet -4- to assembly carrier using pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- .
Page 120 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fit connector -2- to side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G179- -1-. – Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐...
Page 121: Removing And Installing Side-Airbag Crash Sensor, Front Passenger Side G180
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing side-airbag crash sensor, front passenger side - G180- 5.4.1 Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐...
Page 122 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.4.2 Installing – Attach side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side - G180- with pop rivet -4- to assembly carrier using pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- .
Page 123 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fit connector -2- to side-airbag crash sensor on front passen‐ ger side - G180- -1-. – Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐...
Page 124: Removing And Installing Rear Side-Airbag Crash Sensor, Driver Side G256
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing rear side-air‐ bag crash sensor, driver side - G256- Note The rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G256- is located in front of the rear wheel housing on the driver side.
Page 125: Removing And Installing Rear Side-Airbag Crash Sensor, Front Passenger Side G257
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;...
Page 126 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removal and installation of the rear side-airbag crash sensor, front passenger side - G257- is similar to removal and installation of the rear side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G256- and the same instructions can therefore be applied as appropriate: ♦...
Page 127: Trim, Insulation
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 70 – Trim, insulation Dash panel Tools 1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- ♦...
Page 128 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 system with automatic regulation, Climatronic; Removing and installing operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐ tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- .
Page 129 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew nut on left of dash panel -1- (3.5 Nm). – Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3.5 Nm). 1. Dash panel...
Page 130 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew nut on right of dash panel -1- (3.5 Nm). – Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3.5 Nm). Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation...
Page 131 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – In centre area of dash panel, unbolt the two bolts -1- (3.5 Nm). – Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3.5 Nm). 1. Dash panel...
Page 132 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull out dash panel -1- from clips -2- and -3- in overlap area to windscreen. Note For greater clarity, clips -2- and -3- are shown in removed state.
Page 133: Removing And Installing Assembly Carrier
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing assembly car‐ rier When you release or remove electrical cables, produce sketches or take photos. This guarantees installation in the original posi‐...
Page 134 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic” – Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐ tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒...
Page 135 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew bolt -1- in plenum chamber (20 Nm). – Remove screws -1- (3.5 Nm) and pull off connector -2-. – Remove intermediate pieces -1- and -2- from air conditioning unit.
Page 136 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-. – Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-. – Unscrew and remove bolts -1- and -2- (4 Nm).
Page 137 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unscrew and remove bolts -1- (20 Nm). – Detach wiring harnesses from assembly carrier -arrows-. – Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-. – Remove bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (9 Nm).
Page 138 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note In area of nuts -1- and -2-, use a scriber to mark vertical and hor‐ izontal position of assembly carrier in vehicle. – Unscrew the two nuts -1- and -2- on driver side (20 Nm).
Page 139 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-. – Unscrew nut -1- on front passenger side (20 Nm). – With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift assembly carrier -1- out of vehicle.
Page 140: Door Trims
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Door trims Tools 2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation...
Page 141: Removing And Installing Door Trim At Front
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- ♦ Wedge - T10383/1- ♦ Removal pliers - 3392- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing and installing door trim at...
Page 142 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot. – Then unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on inside of door trim.
Page 143 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Install in reverse order of removal. Caution Ensure that the angle between the door trim and the interior panel is greater than 20° when the trim is inserted into window slot cover.
Page 144: Removing And Installing Rear Door Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Push cover -1- downwards from above into the closing handle so that it clicks into place. Removing and installing rear door trim Note Left-hand side of vehicle shown, also applies to right-hand ♦...
Page 145 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Unclip cover -1- upwards with the help of the wedge - 3409- , beginning at the bottom. Note Removal and installation of trim is described for the right rear door.
Page 146 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot. – Then unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on inside of door trim.
Page 147 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Install in reverse order of removal. Caution Ensure that the angle between the door trim and the interior panel is greater than 20° when the trim is inserted into window slot cover.
Page 148: Removing And Installing Sunblind On Rear Door Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Push cover -1- downwards from above into the closing handle so that it clicks into place. Removing and installing sunblind on rear door trim Removal and installation is described in repair group 68 ⇒...
Page 149: Pillar Trims
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Pillar trims Tools 3.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Removal wedge - 3409-...
Page 150: Removing And Installing Middle Trim For A-Pillar
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull out trim upwards from mountings -arrow D-. Note When reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed. ♦ Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
Page 151: Removing And Installing Lower Trim For A-Pillar
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.3.1 Removing – Pull out trim -1- from mountings in vehicle body -arrow A-. – Pull out trim upwards from A-pillar lower trim -arrow B-.
Page 152 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Driver side only – Remove bonnet operating lever ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐ terior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Bonnet; Removing and installing operating lever ⇒ Rep. gr. 55 .
Page 153: Removing And Installing Upper B-Pillar Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing upper B-pillar trim Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 154 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 The following work need not be carried out if the moulded head‐ liner is to be removed: – Pull sill panel moulding -1- in area of front door out of mount‐...
Page 155: Removing And Installing Lower Trim For B-Pillar
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 After installing, perform following functional check on belt height adjuster: – Push in slider of belt height adjuster and move belt height ad‐ juster to uppermost position.
Page 156: Removing And Installing C-Pillar Trim, Saloon (Vehicles Without Sunblind)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.6.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing C-pillar trim, Saloon (vehicles without sunblind) Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 157: Removing And Installing C-Pillar Trim, Saloon (Vehicles With Sunblind)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note When reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed. 3.7.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing C-pillar trim, Saloon (vehicles with sunblind) Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 158 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.8.1 Removing – Lever out trim -1- from mountings using removal wedge - 3409- . – Remove airbag emblem -1- and remove bolt -2- (2 Nm).
Page 159: Removing And Installing C-Pillar Trim (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.8.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing C-pillar trim (Estate) Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 160: Removing And Installing D-Pillar Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull trim to rear and out of clips in C-pillar -arrow A-. – Pull trim with clip -3- inwards and out of mountings in C-pillar -arrow B-.
Page 161 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.10.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. Vehicles with rear side airbag: – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Page 162 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 3.10.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation...
Page 163: Rear Lid Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Rear lid trim Tools 4.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items 4. Rear lid trim...
Page 164: Removing And Installing Warning Triangle Bracket (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Removal pliers - 3392- ♦ Wedges - T10383- ♦ Release tool - T10236- ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Removing and installing warning trian‐...
Page 165: Removing And Installing Rear Lid Trim (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing rear lid trim (Saloon) 4.3.1 Removing – Remove warning triangle holder ⇒ page 158 –...
Page 166: Removing And Installing Window Frame Trim (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Removing and installing window frame trim (Estate) 4.4.1...
Page 167: Removing And Installing Rear Lid Trim (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 4.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Removing and installing rear lid trim (Es‐...
Page 168: Removing And Installing Warning Triangle Bracket (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Release trim -4- along sides from mountings in window frame trim -5-. – Disconnect wiring harness from switch -6- on vehicles with electrically operated lid.
Page 169 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 • During subsequent removal, opening angle of warning triangle bracket must be approx. 45°. – On right-hand side, press warning triangle bracket -1- inwards using removal wedge - 3409- and release from mounting pin.
Page 170: Load And Luggage Compartment Trims
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Load and luggage compartment trims Tools 5.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Release tool - T10236- ♦...
Page 171: Removing And Installing Lock Carrier Cover (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Removing and installing lock carrier cover (Estate) 5.3.1...
Page 172: Removing And Installing Load And Luggage Compartment Floor Covering (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm). – Pull lock carrier cover -2- upwards off lock carrier. 5.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
Page 173: Removing And Installing Left Side Trim Of Luggage Compartment (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove covering -3- from vehicle. 5.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing left side trim of luggage compartment (Saloon) 5.5.1...
Page 174 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove left backrest segment ⇒ page 234 – Remove the two bolts -1- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring -2-. – Remove the three bolts -3- (1.5 Nm).
Page 175: Removing And Installing Right Side Trim Of Luggage Compartment (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing right side trim of luggage compartment (Saloon) 5.6.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove floor covering from vehicle. – Remove spare wheel from vehicle.
Page 176: Removing And Installing Left Side Trim Of Luggage Compartment (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.6.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check buttons for damage and renew if neces‐ sary. Removing and installing left side trim of luggage compartment (Estate) 5.7.1...
Page 177 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles with rear side airbag: – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery . For all vehicles: – Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒...
Page 178 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles without rail system: – Remove the two bolts -1- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring -2-. – Remove the two bolts -3- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring -4-.
Page 179: Removing And Installing Right Side Trim Of Luggage Compartment (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. Removing and installing right side trim of luggage compartment (Estate) 5.8.1 Removing •...
Page 180 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Open flap -2- and remove clip -1-. Note The left side of the vehicle is shown; the right side is a mirror image. – Detach backrest remote release -1- and undo screw -2- (2 Nm).
Page 181 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 5.8.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐ essary. 5. Load and luggage compartment trims...
Page 182: Passat Estate Rail System
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Passat Estate rail system Removing and installing retaining rails 6.1.1 Removing – Operate button -1- and slide tie-down ring -2- to respective opening in the respective retaining rail -arrows-.
Page 183: Removing And Installing Retainer And Carrier For Rail System
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove left retaining rail -4- from vehicle. 6.1.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing retainer and carrier for rail system 6.2.1...
Page 184 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fold left bench seat and backrest forwards. – Remove side padding: ♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236 ♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒...
Page 185 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove the two bolts -6- (9 Nm). – Remove rear right retainer -8- from vehicle. – Removal of rear left retainer -9- is similar.
Page 186: Roof Trims
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Roof trims Tools Wedge - T10383/1- Removal lever - 80 - 200- Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561A- Scraper (45 mm) - V.A.G 1561/20- Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation...
Page 187: Removing And Installing Roof End Strip (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- Release lever - T10039 - Removing and installing roof end strip (Saloon) 7.2.1 Removing – Using wedge - T10383- , carefully lever roof end strip -1- downwards out of mountings in rear lid trim.
Page 188: Removing And Installing Roof End Strip (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 7.2.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing roof end strip (Estate) 7.3.1 Removing – Using wedge - T10383- , carefully lever roof end strip -1- downwards out of mountings in rear lid trim.
Page 189: Lowering And Installing Moulded Headliner (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary. 7.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Lowering and installing moulded head‐...
Page 190 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles with interior mirror with rain sensor – Remove interior mirror with rain sensor ⇒ page 3 Vehicles with multifunction camera: – Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera ⇒...
Page 191 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles with panorama roof – In vehicles with panorama roof, clean removal lever - 80 - 200- to avoid soiling the moulded headliner. – Run removal lever - 80 - 200- between cover frame for pan‐...
Page 192 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – In overlap area to rear window, unbolt the four bolts -1- (2 Nm). – Separate moulded headliner from door seal beads. – Lower moulded headliner slightly and, depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness from moulded headlin‐...
Page 193: Removing And Installing Moulded Headliner (Saloon)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing moulded head‐ liner (Saloon) 7.5.1 Removing Note If the moulded headliner in a vehicle with “make-up mirror” has been replaced, cut out 2 corresponding apertures in the new part.
Page 194 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic . Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic” – Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐...
Page 195 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles with panorama roof – In vehicles with panorama roof, clean removal lever - 80 - 200- to avoid soiling the moulded headliner. – Run removal lever - 80 - 200- between cover frame for pan‐...
Page 196 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – In overlap area to rear window, unbolt the four bolts -1- (2 Nm). – Separate moulded headliner from door seal beads. – Lower moulded headliner slightly and, depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness from moulded headlin‐...
Page 197: Removing And Installing Moulded Headliner (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing moulded head‐ liner (Estate) 7.6.1 Removing Note If the moulded headliner in a vehicle with “make-up mirror” has been replaced, cut out 2 corresponding apertures in the new part.
Page 198 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Vehicles with multifunction camera: – Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera ⇒ page 4 Models with sliding/tilting sunroof – Push wedge - T10039/1- between frame -1- and moulded headliner -2-.
Page 199 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Run removal lever - 80 - 200- between cover frame for pan‐ orama roof opening -2- and moulded headliner -1- until you feel one of the retaining clips -3-.
Page 200: Removing And Installing Roof Insulation/Reinforcement (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 7.6.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note Replacing the clips “part no. 1K0 867 633” below roof grab han‐ dles greatly simplifies installation of the moulded headliner. It is therefore recommended that old clips be replaced.
Page 201 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 7.7.1 Removing Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof: – Open sunroof. – Switch off ignition. – Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner –...
Page 202 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note If paint structure has been damaged on removal of the roof insulation/reinforcement, repair paint damage ac‐ cording to guidelines of ⇒ Paint workshop manual .
Page 203 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Transport roof insulation/reinforcement into vehicle via rear lid aperture and press fully onto roof. 7. Roof trims...
Page 204: Seat Frames
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 72 – Seat frames Front seats Tools 1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
Page 205 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1. Front seats...
Page 206: Removing And Installing Front Seat
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 6282- ♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095- ♦ Seat repair stand - VAS 6136- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦...
Page 207 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 WARNING Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐ charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
Page 208 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Tilt seat backwards until it comes into contact with backrest on seat cushion of rear bench seat. – Remove airbag adapter - VAS 6282- .
Page 209: Removing And Installing Trim On Tunnel Side
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing trim on tunnel side Note Removal and installation are only possible with front seat re‐ moved. Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 210: Removing And Installing Seat (Electric) Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Press clamping pin -1- inwards out of fastener -2-. – Remove spreader clip. – Release trim -1- from mountings in seat frame. 1.3.2 Installing –...
Page 211: Removing And Installing Seat (Electric) Trim And Holder
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing seat (electric) trim and holder Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 212: Removing And Installing Seat (Part Electric) Trim
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing seat (part elec‐ tric) trim Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 213: Removing And Installing Seat Height Adjuster Unit
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.6.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing seat height ad‐ juster unit Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 214 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.7.1 Assembly overview 1 - Retaining clip 2 - Lever of seat height adjust‐ ment handle 3 - Seat height adjustment unit 4 - Bolt - 8 Nm...
Page 215 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.7.3 Installing Install in reverse order, but note the following: – Ensure that retaining plate -6- contacts point on backrest frame indicated by -arrow-. – Ensure that retaining clip -1- is attached to lever of seat height adjustment handle -2-.
Page 216: Removing And Installing Backrest Adjustment Wheel
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing backrest ad‐ justment wheel Removing – Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a fastener can be seen from the rear -arrow A-. If necessary, use a torch for this.
Page 217: Removing And Installing Lumbar Adjustment Lever
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing lumbar adjust‐ ment lever Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Page 218: Removing And Installing Seat Height Adjuster Handle
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.10 Removing and installing seat height ad‐ juster handle Note The seat height adjuster handle can be replaced with front seat in situ. Removing Note Remove seat height adjuster handle -1- as described, never ♦...
Page 219 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note Removal and installation can be performed with front seat in situ. 1.11.1 Removing – Remove seat height adjuster handle ⇒ page 212 – Remove backrest adjuster wheel ⇒...
Page 220: Removing And Installing Lever For Seat Height Adjuster Handle And Retainer For Seat Trim (Manually Height-Adjustable And Partially Electric)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.11.2 Installing Install in reverse order, but note the following: Note Ensure that the lug -2- is seated correctly. ♦ Make sure that the trim has engaged correctly on the retainer ♦...
Page 221 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove bolts -2- (Qty. 2) (7.5 Nm). – Remove lever for seat height adjuster handle -1-. – Remove bolts -2- (Qty. 3) (3.5 Nm).
Page 222: Removing And Installing Front Seat Backrest
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.12.4 Installing: seat, partially electric – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.13 Removing and installing front seat back‐ rest Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 223 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Seat, part electric – Remove (part electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206 Height adjustable seat – Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 Note The illustration shows a seat with manual/part electric adjustment.
Page 224: Removing And Installing Lumbar Support (2-Way, Manual)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.13.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. The specified torque for bolts -1- and -2- is: Caution 1.14 Removing and installing lumbar support (2-way, manual) 1.14.1...
Page 225: Removing And Installing Lumbar Support (4-Way, Electric)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unhook lateral springs. – Release lumbar support -4- from upper mountings -arrows- in backrest frame. 1.14.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal.
Page 226 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Seat, electric – Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204 Seat, part electric – Remove (part electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206 All seats –...
Page 227: Removing And Installing Head Restraint
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.15.2 Installing – Install in the reverse order of removal. To install rivet, use pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- . 1.16 Removing and installing head restraint Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 228: Removing And Installing Seat Ventilation Switch E655
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.16.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1.17 Removing and installing seat ventilation switch - E655- Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 229: Removing And Installing Front Seat Fan V268
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.18 Removing and installing front seat fan - V268- Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Page 230 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Installing – Insert front seat fan - V268- -2- in respective opening of pad‐ ding -1-. – Pull protective backing off felt -1- and bond felt onto padding -3- without creasing it.
Page 231: Removing And Installing Front Seat Backrest Fan V269
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐ moval. 1.19 Removing and installing front seat back‐ rest fan - V269- Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Page 232 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203 Seat, electric – Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204 Seat, partially electric – Remove (partially electric) seat trim ⇒...
Page 233 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Installing – Insert front seat backrest fan - V269- -2- in respective opening of padding -1-. – Pull protective backing off felt -3- and bond felt onto padding -3- without creasing it.
Page 234: Rear Seats
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Rear seats Tools 2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Assembly tool - T10118-...
Page 235 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove the two bolts -1- (8 Nm) on vehicle with integrated child seat. – Remove the two bolts -2- and -3- (8 Nm) for each of the child seats on vehicle with two integrated child seats.
Page 236 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.2.2 Installing – Installation of bench seat -1- is carried out essentially in re‐ verse order of removal. Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
Page 237: Removing And Installing Bench Seat (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note Before installing, check the two mountings -2- for damage and renew if necessary. Removing and installing bench seat (Es‐ tate) 2.3.1 Removing – If vehicle is equipped with rear seat heating, switch off ignition.
Page 238 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – On vehicles with rear seat heating, separate wiring harness for seat heating. – Remove the two bolts -3- (8 Nm) and remove left bench seat -1- from vehicle.
Page 239: Detaching And Connecting Bowden Cable Of Rear Backrest Folding Mechanism
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Detaching and connecting Bowden ca‐ ble of rear backrest folding mechanism 2.4.1 Version A Note The separating and connecting procedures are described for the left side of the vehicle. The separating and connecting procedures on the right side are analogous.
Page 240: Removing And Installing Left Backrest Segment
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull Bowden cable -1- out of cable support bracket -2-. – Remove pin -3- of Bowden cable from mounting -4- in con‐ necting piece.
Page 241: Removing And Installing Right Backrest Segment
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.5.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing right backrest segment 2.6.1 Removing – Switch off ignition. Saloon – Remove bench seat ⇒...
Page 242: Removing And Installing Side Padding With Side-Airbag
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove bolt -3- (8 Nm). – Release clamp -4- from backrest centre mounting -5-. – Lift right-hand backrest -6- out of backrest centre mounting and pull backrest off pin -7-.
Page 243 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.7.1 Removing WARNING Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐ bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐ ponents) ⇒ page 89 –...
Page 244: Removing And Installing Side Padding With No Side-Airbag
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.7.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. – Switch ignition on. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;...
Page 245 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Estate – Fold bench seat forwards. All vehicles – Remove nut -1- (8 Nm). – Pull side padding -2- upwards out of mountings -3- and -4-.
Page 246: Removing And Installing Centre Armrest
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing centre armrest 2.9.1 Removing – Unclip padding -1-. – Fold down centre armrest and open through-loading flap. Version 1: – Unscrew the two nuts -1- (8 Nm) and remove centre armrest -2- from mountings in backrest.
Page 247: Removing And Installing Centre Armrest Drink Holder
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.9.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2.10 Removing and installing centre armrest drink holder 2.10.1 Removing – Fold down centre armrest and open drink holder.
Page 248 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Using a screwdriver, press securing clips inwards on both sides -arrow A- and pull drink holder -1- out of centre armrest -2- -arrow B-.
Page 249: Seat - Padding, Covers
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 74 – Seat - padding, covers Front seat covers and padding Tools 1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦...
Page 250: Removing And Installing Front Seat Cushion Cover And Padding
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing front seat cush‐ ion cover and padding Note The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐ ment versions.
Page 251 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unhook profile -1- on both sides from seat frame. – Unhook profile -2- on front side of seat frame. 1. Front seat covers and padding...
Page 252 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Unhook profile -1- on both sides from seat frame. – Roll up cover on sides -arrows-. Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
Page 253 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutters. – Detach cover -1- and padding -2- from seat frame -3-. 1. Front seat covers and padding...
Page 254 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.2.2 Installing If seat pan currently fitted is to be renewed, the replacement part is a seat pan from the “Sportline” equipment level. If this seat pan is to be installed in a vehicle with a different equipment level, bars -1- and -2- must be removed.
Page 255: Removing And Installing Front Seat Backrest Cover And Padding
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing front seat back‐ rest cover and padding Note The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐ ment versions.
Page 256 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Seat, electric – Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204 Seat, partially electric – Remove (partially electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206 Height adjustable seat –...
Page 257 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Release side profiles -1- from beading -2-. – Fold up rear of cover and detach clamping profile -3- from mountings in backrest frame. – Release the two profiles -4- from mountings in backrest frame.
Page 258 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutters. – Detach cover -1- and padding -2- from backrest frame -3-. – Pull cover and padding over both head restraint guides -4-.
Page 259 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 1.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 1. Front seat covers and padding...
Page 260: Renewing Heater Elements Of Seat Heating
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Note When attaching cover -1- to padding -2-, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- . Note For vehicles where the front passenger seat backrest folds down complete, the zip of the backrest cover can be closed using a zip closer: ⇒...
Page 261 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Removing and installing cover and padding from front seat cushion ⇒ page 244 ♦ Remove cover and padding from front seat backrest ⇒ page 249...
Page 262: Rear Seat Covers And Padding
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Rear seat covers and padding Tools 2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐ ment, test and measuring devices and auxiliary items ♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634- ♦...
Page 263 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.2.1 Removing – Remove bench seat (Saloon) ⇒ page 228 – Cut through all padding clips -arrows- all-round underside of bench seat using suitable cutting pliers.
Page 264 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.2.2 Installing Note When attaching cover -1- to padding -2-, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- . Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
Page 265: Removing And Installing Bench Seat Cover And Padding (Estate)
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding (Estate) Note The procedure is described for the right section of the bench ♦...
Page 266 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fold cover -1- upwards. – Cut through the five padding clips -arrows- in rear area using side cutter. Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
Page 267 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutter and release cover -1- from padding -2-. – Release padding from seat pan. 2. Rear seat covers and padding...
Page 268: Removing And Installing Cover And Padding For Bench Seat With Integrated Child Seat
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.3.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note When securing cover to padding, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- . Removing and installing cover and pad‐...
Page 269 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.4.1 Removing – Remove bench seat. ♦ Saloon ⇒ page 228 ♦ Estate ⇒ page 231 – Swing integrated child seat -1- upwards. – Release the two fasteners -arrows A- and pull foot rest -2- out of supports in bench seat.
Page 270 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove the four pop rivets -arrows- and remove child seat -1- from seat frame. Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
Page 271 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Remove all padding clips -4- from along the edges. – Detach clamping bar -2- from mounting in trim -1-. – Release the two clamping bars -3- from mountings in adjusting mechanism of child seat.
Page 272 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Pull back cover -2- upwards along outer edges. – Remove the two padding clips on each side -4-. – Remove cover -2- with padding -3- from adjusting mechanism for child seat -1-.
Page 273: Removing And Installing Push Button With Trim For Adjusting Mechanism Of Child Seat
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.4.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Note When securing cover to adjusting mechanism of child seat, ♦ use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- .
Page 274 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 ♦ Estate ⇒ page 231 – Remove cover and padding from integrated child seat ⇒ page 262 – Move linkage -2- forward -arrow- and unhook it from push but‐...
Page 275: Removing And Installing Right Backrest Cover And Padding
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 Removing and installing right backrest cover and padding Note The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐ ment versions. 2.6.1 Removing –...
Page 276 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – On the rear side, lever the frame -1- out of the mountings in the backrest with the help of the release lever - T10039- .
Page 277 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fold up cover at sides and push padding and cover over head restraints guides. – Using a small screwdriver, lever side webs out of fasteners -1- and pull out clamping strips -2-.
Page 278: Removing And Installing Left Backrest Cover And Padding
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.6.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. Removing and installing left backrest cover and padding Note The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐...
Page 279 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Using a screwdriver, lever out clamping profile -1- from mount‐ ings in backrest frame. – Lever out remaining clamping profiles around circumference, as described, from mountings in backrest frame.
Page 280 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 – Fold up cover at sides and push padding and cover over head restraints guides. – Using a small screwdriver, lever side webs out of fasteners -1- and pull out clamping strips -2-.
Page 281 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 01.2015 2.7.2 Installing – Install in reverse order of removal. 2. Rear seat covers and padding...

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