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Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Edition 01.2019
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  • Page 1 Service Maintenance Passat 2011 ➤ Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Edition 01.2019 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 © 2019 Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg D3E8031B2B4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Contents Engine list ............. .
  • Page 4 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.33 Engine and components in engine compartment: inspecting for leaks and damage (from above and below) ............105 4.34...

  • Page 5: Engine List

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Engine list (VIGG001253; Edition 01.2019) This chapter provides information on the following subjects: Petrol engines ⇒ page 1 Diesel engines ⇒ page 2 Note To ease the search for an engine, the engine codes are listed in alphabetical order.
  • Page 6 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Diesel engines Engines ⇒ Diesel engine Diesel engine Diesel engine Displacement Engine code CAYC CFFA CFFB No. of cylinders/valves per cylinder Power kW at rpm 77/4400 100/4200 103/4200...

  • Page 7: Service Work

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Service work Information reference flexible or fixed service ⇒ page 3 Service tables ⇒ page 7 Information about flexible or fixed serv‐ Service identification ⇒ page 3 Flexible service ⇒...
  • Page 8 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Therefore the service intervals are flexible. 2.1.3 Fixed service For vehicles with a fixed service, fixed services are calculated. This means that the mileage or time values are already set by Volkswagen.
  • Page 9 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 2.1.4 Service interval display Introduction of extended servicing intervals (ESI) ⇒ page 5 Flexible service interval display (only vehicles with a flexible serv‐ ice) ⇒ page 5 Fixed service interval display (only vehicles with a fixed service) ⇒...
  • Page 10 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – It is also possible by pressing “OK button” -1- for multifunction display in windscreen wiper lever – or return to the original display by pressing “OK button” -5- in the multifunction steering wheel.

  • Page 11: Service Tables

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – or return to the original display by pressing OK button -5- in the multifunction steering wheel. ♦ The service initial warning is displayed 20 days before the next service is due.
  • Page 12 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 2.2.1 Delivery inspection Scope of work – Battery: check battery terminal clamps for secure seating. – Transportation mode: switch off. – Service interval display: reset. – Status of battery: read.
  • Page 13 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 2.2.2 Scopes of service Note Depending on the time elapsed and the mileage since the last ♦ service, service events may be combined (inspection with oil change). An extended scope of inspection is carried out in combination ♦...
  • Page 14 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Inspec‐ Exten‐ Scope of work change tion service scope of inspec‐ tion (applies only in addition to regu‐ lar in‐ spec‐ tion) – High-voltage charging socket in radiator grille and tank cap: inspect for soiling and damage.
  • Page 15 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Inspec‐ Exten‐ Scope of work change tion service scope of inspec‐ tion (applies only in addition to regu‐ lar in‐ spec‐ tion) – Removable towing bracket: check. •...
  • Page 16 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Inspec‐ Exten‐ Scope of work change tion service scope of inspec‐ tion (applies only in addition to regu‐ lar in‐ spec‐ tion) – High-voltage battery: charge. • Applies only to PHEV 2.2.3...
  • Page 17 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Passat (36) ►2012 Service intervals From - to Engine/Engine code/ Service events: Indicated on PR No./Remarks Intervals service interval display (includes oil change) For all vehicles Inspection service:...
  • Page 18 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Scope of work Climate and traffic condi‐ For operation with fuels that are »NOT« compliant with tions usual for passenger standards EN 228 ⇒ page 27 or EN 590 vehicles operated on fuels ⇒...
  • Page 19 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 2.2.5 Air filter Scope of work Climate and traffic conditions usual Countries with high levels of dust for passenger vehicles ⇒ page 30 Air filter: cleaning housing and re‐...
  • Page 20 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 2.2.9 Toothed belt Scope of work Climate and traffic conditions usual Countries with high levels of dust for passenger vehicles ⇒ page 30 Toothed belt and camshaft drive...
  • Page 21 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 2.2.14 Natural gas system Scope of work Interval Natural gas system: inspect natural gas tank for cor‐ 4 years after initial registration, rosion and leakage. then every 2 years •...
  • Page 22 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Applies up to ►2013 Interval Description of work – Panorama tilting/sliding roof with rear panorama roof: checking Every 30,000 km ⇒ page 116 function, cleaning and greasing guide rails, and cleaning wind de‐...
  • Page 23 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 China market Note In the Chinese market no engine oils to VW standard 504 00/507 00 may be used because of poor fuel quality. Applies up to ►2013...
  • Page 24 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Scope of work Interval Gearbox mounting: renew Every 150,000 km • Applies only to Phaeton with towing bracket Diesel particulate filter: check. At 180,000 km/210,000 km, then every 30,000 km...

  • Page 25: General Information

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 General information Raising vehicle with lifting platform or trolley jack ⇒ page 21 Sticker ⇒ page 22 Entries in service schedule ⇒ page 23 Connecting vehicle diagnosis tester ⇒...

  • Page 26: Stickers

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 3.1.2 Lifting points for lifting platform or trolley jack: Front lifting point: – Position support plate in area of side member marking at ver‐ tical reinforcement of floor pan -arrow-.

  • Page 27: Connecting Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Service sticker valid for vehicles to model year ►2013 – Service sticker “Your next service”: Enter a cross in position for next oil change service or inspection service or legal check such as legislative inspection or gas system check (next serv‐...

  • Page 28: Vehicle Identification Number

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A- ♦ Diagnosis system VCI - VAS 6150 C- Note Ensure that the selected vehicle diagnostic tester is used only with the respective diagnostic cable.

  • Page 29: Vehicle Data Sticker

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 3.4.1 Vehicle identification number on lower edge of windscreen The vehicle identification number (chassis number) -arrow- is lo‐ cated on the left-hand side of the vehicle in the windscreen near the wiper mounting.

  • Page 30: Country Overview For Diesel Not Compliant With En 590

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 The sticker contains the following data of the vehicle 1 - Vehicle identification number 2 - Vehicle type, engine output, gearbox 3 - Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment 4 - Optional equipment, PR numbers The sticker in service schedule includes the same data.

  • Page 31: Country Overview For Petrol Not Compliant With En 228

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Bolivia Cameroon Niger Tunisia Botswana Canada Nigeria Turkey Brazil Cape Verde North Korea Turkmenistan Brunei Caribbean driving on the Oman Uganda left Burkina Faso Kazakhstan Pakistan Ukraine Burundi...

  • Page 32: Engine Code And Engine Number

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Bhutan Cape Verde Papua New Guinea Venezuela Bolivia Caribbean, left-hand traf‐ Paraguay United Arab Emirates Brunei Kazakhstan Peru Vietnam Burkina Faso (Upper Vol‐ Qatar Philippines West Sahara Burundi...

  • Page 33: Countries With Hot Climate

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 • High number of gravel roads with poor surface quality, such as irregularities/bumps, elevations, protruding stones, waves. • Subtropical climates (combination of high ambient tempera‐ ture and high air humidity) 3.10...

  • Page 34: Countries With High Levels Of Dust

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 3.11 Countries with high levels of dust ♦ High dust content in the air due to road and environmental conditions. ♦ Dust is categorised according to particle size or type of dust (organic and inorganic material) such as e.g.

  • Page 35: Identification Plate

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 3.12 Identification plate Note Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate. Type plate -arrow- is visible in lower area of B-pillar when front left door is opened.
  • Page 36 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Country 30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Burundi Chile China Costa Rica...
  • Page 37 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Country 30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Morocco Mauritania Mauritius Mexico...
  • Page 38 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Country 30,000 km / 2 years 20,000 km / 2 years 15,000 km /1 year 10,000 km /1 year Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Chad Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan...
  • Page 39 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4. Descriptions of work:...

  • Page 40: Descriptions Of Work

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Descriptions of work: Swivel joints, axle mountings, coupling rod bearings and anti-roll bar rubber mountings: visual check for damage ⇒ page 38 Activation of environment monitoring system (Front Assist): checking ⇒...
  • Page 41 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Air filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element ⇒ page 99 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding ⇒ page 102 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels: adding ⇒ page 104 Memory seat: Perform initialisation ⇒...

  • Page 42: Swivel Joints, Axle Mountings, Coupling Rod Bearings And Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter ele‐ ment ⇒ page 155 Transportation mode: switching off ⇒ page 156 Transportation devices: removing blocking pieces from springs on front axle ⇒...

  • Page 43: Activation Of Environment Monitoring System (Front Assist): Checking

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Check sealing boots of coupling rod -arrows- for damage. – Check anti-roll bar bearing -arrow- for damage. Activation of environment monitoring system (Front Assist): checking Before vehicle is delivered to customer, the environment moni‐...

  • Page 44: Front Passenger Front Airbag: Checking Key Switch And "On/Off Function

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Turn light switch -4- to position -2- for automatic headlight control. The headlights may not light in brightness. Checking at night or in darkness • Ignition is switched on.
  • Page 45 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Front passenger front airbag: check key switch and “ON/OFF function”. – Using the ignition key, turn switch -1- to “AIRBAG OFF” posi‐ tion (-arrow A-). – Switch on ignition.

  • Page 46: Battery: Checking Battery Terminal Clamps For Secure Seating

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating Battery in engine compartment ⇒ page 42 Battery in luggage compartment ⇒ page 44 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 47 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Loosen the -NEGATIVE- battery terminal clamp and remove. – Tighten -POSITIVE- terminal clamp to 6 Nm using torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- and ratchet - V.A.G. 1331/1- .
  • Page 48 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Install battery cladding cover (if fitted). Carry out following procedures after connecting battery: Procedure ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references are not directed to the correct chapter.

  • Page 49: Battery: Checking With Battery Tester (Always Refer To Workshop Manual)

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Check whether battery terminal clamps are secure on battery terminals by moving battery negative cable -1- and battery positive cable -2- back and forth. WARNING If the battery terminal clamp is not seated securely on the bat‐...

  • Page 50: Reducing Agent (Adblue®/Def): Replenishing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Procedure The battery status is read while the transportation mode is being switched off ⇒ page 156 Reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF): replen‐ ® ishing Note To prevent the descriptions from becoming unclear, the “NO x re‐...
  • Page 51 ♦ The reducing agent (AdBlue ® /DEF) is contained in a separate tank in the vehicle. It is NOT therefore mixed with diesel fuel. ♦ A refill container approved by Volkswagen must be used for ® replenishing the reducing agent (AdBlue /DEF).
  • Page 52 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ From a remaining distance of 1050 km, “Check AdBlue (DEF)!” is displayed“ Remaining distance 1050 km”. ♦ From a remaining distance of 1000 km, a warning buzzer sounds and “Check AdBlue (DEF)!”...
  • Page 53 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.8.3 Disposal instructions Caution Information reference for storage and disposal ⇒ InfoNet, Op‐ eration, Strategy and deadlines, Environment, Handbook Service Environmental Protection ! Ask your importer about country-specific information on storage and disposal.
  • Page 54 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.8.5 Reducing agent tank: filling Procedure Note Ensure that the vehicle is on a hard, level standing and that ♦ the ignition is switched off. Refer to the ⇒ Operating manual for the filling device for AdBl‐...

  • Page 55: Reducing Agent (Adblue®/Def): Changing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Install spare wheel -2- (if available), tightening wing nut -3- hand-tight. – Insert foam part (if fitted) beneath floor covering. – Fold floor covering -1- down and pull forwards.
  • Page 56 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Tests at delivery inspection: – Check tyre side walls and treads for damage and foreign bod‐ ies such as, for example, nails or glass splinters. Tests at service: –...
  • Page 57 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note Tyre pressures for the relevant model can also be found on a ♦ sticker. It is attached to the inside of tank flap or to B-pillar. The pressures on the sticker apply to cold tyres. Do not reduce ♦...
  • Page 58 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.10.5 Tyre pressures, Passat saloon Note During delivery inspection, check that tyre inflation pressure ♦ sticker is fitted. If the sticker is missing, order a new sticker through ETKA.
  • Page 59 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 801 G- Passat Saloon Part number - 3AA 010 801 J- Part number - 3AA 010 000 M- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi...
  • Page 60 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 836 D- Passat Saloon Part number - 3AA 010 836 G- Part number - 3AA 010 000 E- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi...
  • Page 61 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 801 R- Passat Saloon Part number - 3AA 010 000 L- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/50 R17 M&S...
  • Page 62 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 844 B- Passat Saloon Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 235/45 R17 94W 205/55 R16 91V 240/2.4 240/2.4...
  • Page 63 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 804 E- Passat Saloon Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 215/55 R16 93W 240/2.4 240/2.4 260/2.6 290/2.9...
  • Page 64 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 705 H- Passat Saloon Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/50 R17 M&S 260/2.6/38 260/2.6/38 280/2.8/41 320/3.2/46...
  • Page 65 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 706- Passat Saloon Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 215/55 R16 240/2.4/35 240/2.4/35 260/2.6/38 300/3.0/44 235/45 R17 205/50 R17 M&S...
  • Page 66 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 705 Q- Passat Saloon Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/55 R16 91V 270/2.7 270/2.7 290/2.9 300/3.0...
  • Page 67 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 802 J- Passat Saloon Part number - 3AA 010 804 B- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/50 R17 270/2.7/39...
  • Page 68 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 821 A- Passat Estate Part number - 3AA 010 765 P- Part number - 3AA 010 821- Part number - 3AA 010 801 P-...
  • Page 69 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 802 A- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 300/3.0/44 Valid for all authorised wheel/tyre combinations. ⇒ Wheels and Tyres Guide;...
  • Page 70 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 836 P- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 215/55 R16 230/2.3/33 230/2.3/33 260/2.6/38 300/3.0/44 235/45 R17 205/55 R16 260/2.6/38...
  • Page 71 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 836 T- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 235/40 R18 Part number - 3AA 010 836 S-...
  • Page 72 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 801 B- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 235/45 R17 94W 205/55 R16 91V 240/2.4 240/2.4...
  • Page 73 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 800 M- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/55 R16 91V 220/2.2 220/2.2 250/2.5 300/3.0...
  • Page 74 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 765 Q- Passat Estate Part number - 3AA 010 765 T- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 260/2.6/38...
  • Page 75 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 706 B- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/50 R17 M&S 260/2.6/38 260/2.6/38 280/2.8/41 320/3.2/46...
  • Page 76 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 705 Q- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/55 R16 91V 270/2.7 270/2.7 290/2.9 300/3.0...
  • Page 77 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 802 G- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 215/55 R16 220/2.2/32 220/2.2/32 250/2.5/36 300/3.0/44 235/45 R17 205/50 R17 240/2.4/35...
  • Page 78 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 804 C- Passat Estate Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 205/50 R17 250/2.5/36 250/2.5/36 280/2.8/41 320/3.2/46 235/40 R18 4.10.7...
  • Page 79 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 819 F- Passat Estate "Alltrack" Part number - 3AA 010 819 J- Half payload Full payload kPa/bar/psi kPa/bar/psi Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 340/3.4/49...
  • Page 80 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 819 M- Passat Estate "Alltrack" Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 225/50 R17 94V 220/2.2 220/2.2 240/2.4 280/2.8...

  • Page 81: Brake And Clutch System: Changing Brake Fluid

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Part number - 3AA 010 801 C- Passat Estate "Alltrack" Half payload Full payload kPa/bar kPa/bar Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 340/3.4 215/55 R16 97W Spare wheel Part number - 3AA 010 801 D- Passat Estate "Alltrack"...
  • Page 82 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 6860- ♦ Brake bleeding tool - VAS 6564- WARNING ♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that contain mineral oils (e.g.
  • Page 83 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Using the suction hose from brake filling and bleeding unit , extract as much brake fluid -2- from the brake fluid reservoir as possible through the strainer -1-.
  • Page 84 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Remove cover cap -1- from bleeder valve of rear left brake caliper. – Push collector bottle bleeder hose -1- onto rear left bleeder valve. – Open bleeder valve and let appropriate quantity of brake fluid run out (see table).

  • Page 85: Brake System And Shock Absorbers: Inspecting For Leaks And Damage

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Sequence Brake fluid quantity bleeder valves: which must flow out of bleeder valves: Total quantity for automatic gearbox including approx. 1.00 l the quantity extracted from the brake fluid res‐...

  • Page 86: Brakes, Front And Rear: Checking Thickness Of Brake Pads And Condition Of Brake Discs

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Check brake hoses for abrasion, porosity and brittleness. – Check brake lines for corrosion. – Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating, leaks and corrosion. – Check brake lines and brake hoses for correct seating and attachment in retainers.
  • Page 87 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Measure inner and outer pad thickness. a - Pad thickness “without” backplate Wear dimension: 2 mm The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thickness of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair meas‐...

  • Page 88: Brake Fluid Level: Checking

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Inspect outer pad to determine its thickness. – Illuminate inner pad with an electric hand torch and mirror. – Determine thickness of inner pad by inspecting. a - Inner and outer pad thickness without backplate...

  • Page 89: Diesel Particulate Filter: Checking

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 WARNING ♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Min‐ eral oils will damage seals and rubber grommets of brake system.

  • Page 90: Electric Windows: Checking Positioning (Open And Close Functions)

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ⇒ 6-speed dual clutch gearbox 02E; Rep. gr. 34 ; Gear oil circuit; Removing and installing gear oil filter Note For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references are not directed to the correct chapter.

  • Page 91: Natural Gas Tank: Renew

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.18 Natural gas tank: renew. WARNING Service and maintenance on the high pressure part of natural gas system must only be performed by specially trained per‐ sonnel. Natural gas is highly flammable and, in combination with air, creates a combustible mixture.

  • Page 92: Bonnet Catch Hook: Grease

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Static faults If one or more static faults are found in the event memory, we recommend seeking agreement from the customer to rectify these faults using Guided Fault Finding.

  • Page 93: All-Wheel Drive Coupling: Changing Oil

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.23 All-wheel drive coupling: changing oil Note On vehicles with all-wheel drive coupling the drain plugs and ♦ sealing plugs of both systems are often interchanged owing to the integrated housing construction of all-wheel drive coupling and final drive.
  • Page 94 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Used oil collector and extractor - VAS 6622A- ♦ -VAS 6291 A- ♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6291/1- ♦ Drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- Draining oil –...
  • Page 95 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Unscrew oil drain plug -2- and fully drain high performance oil. – Screw in new oil drain plug with new seal and tighten it to specified torque. Oil drain plug is fitted with captive seal.
  • Page 96 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Screw oil container -A- onto charging device -VAS 6291 A- with valve closed -arrow-. – Open valve -arrow- and hold oil container as shown in the il‐...

  • Page 97: Interior And Exterior Body: Inspecting For Corrosion With Doors And Flaps Open

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.24 Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion with doors and flaps open Test locations ♦ Sliding roof frame ♦ Inner and outer door frame ♦ Area around trim strips ♦...
  • Page 98 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Check poly V-belt -1- for: ♦ Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks) ♦ Layer separation (top layer, cord strands) ♦ Base break-up ♦ Frayed cord strands ♦...

  • Page 99: Cooling System: Checking Frost Protection And Coolant Level

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.27 Cooling system: checking frost protec‐ tion and coolant level Note The water used for mixing has a major influence on the effec‐ ♦ tiveness of the coolant. Because the water quality differs from country to country and even from region to region, the quality of the water to be used in the cooling system has been speci‐...
  • Page 100 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Refractometer - T10007 A- Note Read precise value for the following tests at light/dark boundary. Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the glass to improve the readability of the light/dark boundary.

  • Page 101: Diesel Fuel Filter: Renewing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.27.3 Mixing ratio: Caution Use only distilled water for mixing coolant additives. The use of distilled water ensures optimum protection against corro‐ sion. Frost protection to Coolant additive...
  • Page 102 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note Please observe disposal instructions! ♦ After the diesel fuel filter has been changed, the fuel system ♦ must be bled. Carry out following procedure: – Remove bolts in the sequence shown.

  • Page 103: Air Filter: Cleaning Housing And Renewing Filter Element

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Insert new diesel fuel filter element -4- in diesel fuel filter lower part and turn slightly to limit stop. – Fit upper part of diesel fuel filter -1- and seal on lower part of fuel filter and then screw in bolts approx.
  • Page 104 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Spring-type clip pliers - VAS 6499- 4.29.1 Air filter element: removing and instal‐ ling, 6-cylinder FSI engines – Pull off connector -2- and loosen clip -1- using spring-type clip pliers - VAS 6499- .
  • Page 105 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Remove air filter upper part and take out air filter element -1-. Checking position of warm air flap – Check position of warm air flap -1- in lower part of air filter. The warm air flap must close completely at temperatures above +12°C.

  • Page 106: Multi-Purpose Additive For Diesel Fuel: Adding

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.30 Multi-purpose additive for diesel fuel: adding 4.30.1 Specification for using multi-purpose ad‐ ditive for diesel fuel Note In the three markets mentioned below there is a particularly ♦...
  • Page 107 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Country Benin Nigeria Bhutan Pakistan Brazil Panama Brunei Paraguay Burkina Faso Saudi Arabia Cayman Islands Senegal Democratic Republic of the Congo Sierra Leone Dominican Republic Zimbabwe El Salvador...

  • Page 108: Multi-Purpose Additive For Petrol Fuel: Adding

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.31 Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel: adding 4.31.1 Specification for using multi-purpose ad‐ ditive for petrol fuel Note In the three markets mentioned below there is a particularly ♦...

  • Page 109: Memory Seat: Initialising

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Country Indonesia Peru Iraq Philippines Iran Saudi Arabia Japan Senegal Yemen Singapore Jordan Surinam Cambodia Syria Qatar Chad Columbia Uzbekistan Kuwait United Arab Emirates Lebanon Vietnam Malaysia 4.32...

  • Page 110: Engine Cover Panel "Top": Removing And Installing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note Arrange for defects to be rectified as repair measures. ♦ If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal ♦ use, determine source and rectify (repair measure).
  • Page 111 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Then fit engine cover panel at the other securing points -arrows B- and press on, until they noticeably engage. – If fitted, connect hose at connection -arrow A-.
  • Page 112 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.34.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐ stalling, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI petrol direct injection engines Removing: – Disengage engine cover panel at the securing points -arrows- and remove upwards.

  • Page 113: Engine Compartment Cover (Noise Insulation) "Bottom": Removing And Installing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Push ball sockets of engine cover panel to correct installation position, if necessary. – Fit engine cover panel onto securing points and press on at edges to engage.

  • Page 114: Engine Oil: Draining Or Extracting, Renewing Oil Filter And Replenishing Engine Oil

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 A - Do not top up oil. B - Oil can be replenished up to area -A-. C - Oil must be replenished. The oil level must then be at least in the upper half of the measuring area -B-.
  • Page 115 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – If necessary, remove “lower” engine cover panel (noise insu‐ lation) ⇒ page 109 – Remove oil drain plug. – Let engine oil drain. Note Please observe disposal instructions! –...
  • Page 116 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing Note ♦ Prevent engine oil from dripping onto components. Cover alternator with cloth before removing. ♦ – Loosen oil filter -arrow- first, using a strap or oil filter tool - 3417- before removing oil filter completely.
  • Page 117 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.37.3 Oil filter: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Oil filter tool - 3417- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing –...
  • Page 118 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ 36 mm socket - T10125- – Open oil drain plug -6- to empty oil filter housing. – Release threaded cap with combination spanner, 36 mm - T10125- -4-.
  • Page 119 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Unclip solenoid changeover valve -1-. – Loosen filler cap -2- e.g. using an appropriate combination spanner or socket. Note Before draining or extracting release sealing cap, so that the en‐...

  • Page 120: Engine Oil: Capacities And Specifications

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.37.6 Engine oil: replenishing Engine oil: capacities and specifications ⇒ page 116 Oil level: checking ⇒ page 109 4.38 Engine oil: capacities and specifications Passat 36 Petrol engines...
  • Page 121 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Hand cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- ♦ Grease stone - VAS 6621- 4.39.1 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and lubricating guide rails – Check roof system for damage.
  • Page 122 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Cleaning – Open glass panel completely. – Insert -VAS 6621- in rear part of guide rail -1- and turn by 90° -2-. – Move grease stone -VAS 6621- as far as centre of guide rail in -direction of arrow 3-.

  • Page 123: Road Test: Performing (Driving Behaviour, Noises, Air Conditioner Etc.)

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Insert hand-cartridge gun with -VAS 6621- at rear end of guide rail -1- and turn it by 90° -2-. – Apply lubricant - G 060 751 A2- for guide rails in direction of -arrow 3- towards front of guide rail, applying uniform pressure while operating hand-cartridge gun .

  • Page 124: Wheel Securing Bolts: Tightening To Specified Torque

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Automatic gearbox: Selector lever position, shift lock/ignition key removal lock, shift behaviour, dash panel insert display ♦ Foot brake and handbrake: function, free travel and effective‐ ness, pulling to one side, juddering, squeal ♦...
  • Page 125 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Pulling off wheel trim – On vehicles with wheel trim, loosen wheel trim all around as shown, e.g. using puller hook and wheel brace from vehicle tool kit -A- and pull off -arrow B-.
  • Page 126 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts - T10101- ♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts - T10313- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- – Slide adapter -2- into anti-theft wheel bolt -1- onto stop.

  • Page 127: Radio Code: Reading Using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Push wheel hub trim into opening of wheel hub. Ensure that -A and B- are accurately fitted on rim. Fit cover caps on wheel bolts. Install wheel trim by inserting trim evenly into steel wheel. Ensure that valve -B- seats in cut-out -A- of wheel trim.

  • Page 128: Radio/Navigation System: Entering Pin Of Anti-Theft Coding And Storing Local Radio Stations To Station Buttons

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.43 Radio/navigation system: entering PIN of anti-theft coding and storing local ra‐ dio stations to station buttons The anti-theft coding electronically prevents unauthorized per‐ sons from operating the unit after it has been removed from vehicle.
  • Page 129 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Applicable only for tyre pressure indicator with PR number 7K6 (indirect measurement) To model year ►2011: ⇒ page 125 From model year 2012►: ⇒ page 126 Note Basic setting of the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator should not ♦...
  • Page 130 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp in dash panel insert -arrow- lights up as long as the button is pressed. The start of basic setting will be confirmed by an acoustic signal.

  • Page 131: Tyre Repair Set: Checking

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Tyre pressure monitor display warning lamp lights up briefly in dash panel insert -arrow- to confirm that basic setting has been completed successfully. 4.45 Tyre repair set: checking Note ♦...
  • Page 132 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Refractometer - T10007 A- Note In countries and regions where no frost occurs due to the local climatic conditions, the anti-freeze protection does not need to be checked.
  • Page 133 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note Genuine washer fluid ⇒ ETKA prevents the spray jets, washer ♦ fluid reservoirs and connecting hoses from freezing. In vehicles with fan jets, the reservoir must be filled with Gen‐...
  • Page 134 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Windscreen spray jet settings: The spray jets are preset. However, small differences in height may be corrected. – If both spray fields are not at same height, adjust spray direc‐...

  • Page 135: Wiper Blade Protection: Removing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Washer spray jet: checking settings Jet adjustment dimensions for the right-hand headlight (left-hand mirror image). – Switch dipped beam on. – Operate windscreen washer system. The headlights are washed if the windscreen wiper lever is held in “wipe position”...
  • Page 136 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Version 2: wiper blade with slide-on protective strip ♦ Identification, blade protector -arrow- is slid on wiper blade Wiper blade protection, version 2: removing ⇒ page 133 Version 3: transport wiper blade ♦...
  • Page 137 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Pull protective strip off wiper blade from bottom to top, as shown in illustration. – Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen. – Switch ignition on and briefly press the wiper lever to move the wipers back to park position.

  • Page 138: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Halogen Headlights

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Depending on type, turn wiper blade with lip upwards and pull it off. Or detach the wiper blade at the hinged point -3- by pressing the locking element -1- in the holder -2- and pulling out the wiper blade.
  • Page 139 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5046 A- ♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5047 A- ♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- Note For certain export markets, halogen headlights with manually regulated headlight range control are not offered.
  • Page 140 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note The VOL/VOR marking is visible on the outside the headlight. ♦ The lateral adjustment mechanism is sealed on SAE-compli‐ ♦ ant headlights. For certain export markets, halogen headlights with manually ♦...

  • Page 141: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Gas Discharge Headlights Without Dla

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.48.4 Halogen headlights: adjusting Note As of model year 2014 the headlight adjustment is subject to a separate charge. Adjusting right headlight: The adjustment bolts for the left headlight are a mirror image.
  • Page 142 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 • The initialisation of the headlight range control must have been completed. • The vehicle must be rolled forward and backward several me‐ tres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully several times so that springs settle.
  • Page 143 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – With the dipped beam switched on, the lowest part of the hor‐ izontal light-dark border must be aligned with the dividing line -1- of the test area.
  • Page 144 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 VOL: Visual Optical Aim Left -1- – Check whether the left horizontal light-dark border touches the separating line -1- in the test area of the headlight adjustment unit.

  • Page 145: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Gas Discharge Headlights With Dla

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Adjusting right headlight Lateral adjustment Height adjustment – Turn height adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct. Note In some markets, the adjustment bolt for lateral adjustment is -1- encapsulated.
  • Page 146 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 • Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface. • Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned. • Inclination must be set. • Event memory must be cleared.
  • Page 147 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Whether the horizontal light-dark border touches the separat‐ ing line -1- in the test area when the main beam is on. – Whether the breaking point -2- between horizontal part of the light-dark border on the right and the rising part on the left lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-.
  • Page 148 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Inclination setting for SAE-compliant VOL gas discharge head‐ lights, LED headlights and DLA headlights Fill level of Inclination fuel gauge 0 to 1/2 0.7 % 1/2 to 1 0.7 %...
  • Page 149 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – With the dipped beam switched on, the lowest part of the hor‐ izontal light-dark border must touch the dividing line -1- of the test area – The breaking point -2- between the horizontal part of the light- dark border on the left and the slope on the right should be on the vertical line passing through the centre mark.
  • Page 150 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Whether the horizontal light-dark border touches the separat‐ ing line -1- in the test area when the main beam is on. – Whether the breaking point -2- between horizontal part of the light-dark border on the right and the rising part on the left lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-.

  • Page 151: Headlight Adjustment: Checking Fog Lights

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Adjusting right headlight Lateral adjustment Height adjustment – Turn height adjustment screw -2- until setting is correct. Note In some markets, the adjustment bolt for lateral adjustment is -1- encapsulated.
  • Page 152 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 • Lenses must not be damaged or dirty. • Reflectors and bulbs OK. • The vehicle must be rolled forward and backward several me‐ tres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully several times so that springs settle.

  • Page 153: Sliding Sunroof Drains: Checking For Blockage, Cleaning If Necessary

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Turn adjustment screw -arrow A- to adjust beam range. There is no provision for lateral adjustment. Note The adjuster screw for the left fog light is a mirror image.
  • Page 154 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 From model year 2014, a second service channel is provided so that both service events, even those not linked to an oil change, can be conveniently displayed. Model year Service interval display for oil Service interval display for inspec‐...
  • Page 155 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Select menu “Settings” using buttons in the multifunction steering wheel. – Mark menu option “Reset” in sub-menu “Service” and reset service interval display by pressing OK button -1- on wind‐...

  • Page 156: Service Interval Display: Recoding

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Reset oil change service information by pressing OK button -5- on multifunction steering wheel or OK button -1- on wind‐ screen wiper lever. After a short time the display switches back to the original display.
  • Page 157 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ODIS Service – Enter task data, or select “Without task”. – Select “Control units”. – Select “Dash panel insert”. – Select “Guided Functions”. – Select “Change flexible/fixed intervals”.

  • Page 158: Sunroof: Checking Function, Cleaning And Greasing Guide Rails

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.55 Sunroof: checking function, cleaning and greasing guide rails Carry out following procedure: – Check function of sunroof. – Clean guide rails -arrows- and grease with special grease G 060 751 A2.

  • Page 159: Dust And Pollen Filter: Cleaning Housing And Renewing Filter Element

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Setting weekday using buttons on multifunction steering wheel Button -5- is used to confirm menu options. Press arrow buttons -1- -2- and -4- to change the menu. 1. Select main menu: –...

  • Page 160: Transportation Mode: Switching Off

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐ cedure manually in the information.
  • Page 161 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Push blocking piece -arrow- off coil spring. 4. Descriptions of work:...

  • Page 162: Transportation Devices: Removing Tie-Down Rings

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.61 Transportation devices: removing tie- down rings General notes ⇒ page 158 Passat Saloon ⇒ page 159 Passat Estate ⇒ page 159 4.61.1 General information Towing eyes/fastening rings are used to secure vehicles on trans‐...
  • Page 163 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.61.2 Passat Saloon Towing eye in front right bumper: – Unscrew towing eye -arrow- clockwise. Caution When installing the cover, make sure that the vehicle's paint‐ work is not damaged.

  • Page 164: Door Arrester: Grease

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Towing eye in rear right bumper: Note Note that the cover cap is fitted with a retaining strap, and that the range of movement is therefore limited. – Unscrew tie-down ring -arrow- clockwise.

  • Page 165: Clock And Date: Setting

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.63 Clock and date: setting Clock with buttons in dash panel insert The clock can be set when the time is displayed in the dash panel insert and is not overlaid with another display.

  • Page 166: Spark Plugs: Renewing

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.66 Spark plugs: renewing Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines, turbocharger ⇒ page 163 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines, twincharger ⇒ page 166 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines ⇒...
  • Page 167 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Puller - T40039- for 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines ♦ Puller - T10095 A- for 3.6 l FSI engines ♦ Assembly tool - T10118- for 3.6 l FSI and 1.4 l TSI engines 4.66.1...
  • Page 168 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Disengage clamps of cable guide -arrows-. – Remove hoses -1- and -2-. Note When pulling out the ignition coils with output stages, the wires ♦ or ignition coil connectors can remain connected.
  • Page 169 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension - VAS 3122B- .
  • Page 170 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.66.2 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI en‐ gines, twincharger Removing – Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 106 Note To simplify removing and installing spark plugs, loosen some components and place them to side.
  • Page 171 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-. – Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension - VAS 3122B- .
  • Page 172 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 4.66.3 Spark plugs: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines Removing: Carry out following procedure: Note To pull off spark plugs, fit puller - T40039- on top, thick rib ♦...
  • Page 173 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - 3122 B- . Note Spark plug designation and specified torque, »Power unit« ⇒ ♦ Power unit; Rep. gr. 28 ; Test data, spark plugs »Test data, spark plugs«.

  • Page 174: Natural Gas System: Inspect Natural Gas Tank For Corrosion And Leakage

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Press ignition coils with output stages on spark plugs until stop by hand. They must be felt to engage. – Install engine cover panel. 4.66.4 Spark plugs: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI...
  • Page 175 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Gas leak detector - VAS 523 003- ♦ Mirror ♦ Battery lamp - VAS 6901- ♦ Leak detecting spray WARNING For reasons of safety, service and maintenance of the natural gas system may only be meticulously carried out by specially trained personnel.
  • Page 176 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Note Every draught of air above 1.8 km/h (slight gust of wind) will ♦ result in falsification of the measuring result. Therefore, it is essential to work in a draught-free environment.
  • Page 177 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 – Using gas leak detecting system - VAS 523 003- , check the indicated test locations -arrows- for leaks. It is absolutely nec‐ essary to check all threaded connections of the gas system.
  • Page 178 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Test area of filler connection in wheel housing (measure total concentration, if »not OK« remove wheel housing liner and repeat test more carefully) ♦ Coupling point for high-pressure line -arrow- from natural gas tank 3 to high-pressure valve for gas mode on underbody ♦...

  • Page 179: Natural Gas System: Checking Wax Layer Between Natural Gas Fuel Tank And Fuel Tank Shut-Off Valve

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Tank shut-off valve for natural gas tank 3 with respective high- pressure line coupling point with all connections, threaded connections and bleed valves -arrows- ♦ Check electromechanical high-pressure regulator for gas mode with all connections and threaded connections -arrows-.

  • Page 180: Exhaust Emissions Test

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Exhaust emissions test This chapter provides information on the following subjects: Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines ⇒ page 176 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines ⇒ page 178 Note Please observe the country specific legal regulations.
  • Page 181 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 The following vehicle data can be found in the vehicle registration certificate part 1: ♦ Registration number: “e.g. WOB-HH 1234” ♦ Emission key number “Field 14.1 (code for field 14)”...

  • Page 182: Exhaust Emissions Test For Diesel Engines

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Inspection – Inspect all exhaust emissions relevant components. – Check if exhaust system is fitted and complete and check for leaks and damage. Procedure – Follow instructions from exhaust gas testing station .
  • Page 183 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ♦ Type and version “Field D2 (type only)”, “Field 2.2 (code for field D.2)” ♦ Nominal speed “field P4” Specified data input for EET There are different ways to enter the specified data: ♦...
  • Page 184 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Number of throttle bursts for conditioning Engine oil temperature (min. value) Select engine oil temperature measurement procedure Idling speed Governed speed Nominal speed (registration certification part 1, vehicle...

  • Page 185: Glossary

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Glossary Term Explanation Anti-locking brake system. The ABS is a regulating system in the brake system, that prevents locking when braking. This helps to maintain directional stability and steerability.
  • Page 186 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Term Explanation LongLife service The LongLife service enables extremely long inspection or oil change intervals, depend‐ ing on individual driving style and conditions under which the vehicle is used. For the LongLife service a special engine oil is required.
  • Page 187 Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 Term Explanation Society of Automotive Engineers. Association which creates proposals/guidelines for im‐ plementing legal requirements (e.g. standards). With the SCR process (selective catalytic reduction) the noxious nitrogen oxides emis‐...

  • Page 188: Change History

    Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Maintenance - Edition 01.2019 ---Change history--- Date Chapter Scope of modification 2019-0 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines Chapter updated. 1-25 ⇒ page 178 Natural gas system: inspecting natural gas tank Chapter updated.

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