Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
– Perform visual inspection for leaks and damage in area of
steering rack including track rods.
4.62
Dust and pollen filter: cleaning housing
and renewing filter element
Sequence of operations
⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87; Front heater and air
conditioning unit; Removing and installing dust and pollen filter.
4.63
Transportation mode: switching off
Note
♦ The transportation mode is responsible for assuring the
starting capability of vehicle.
♦ Battery discharging is reduced by the transportation mode,
because electrical consumers are switched off.
♦ All vehicle functions which are not necessarily used during
vehicle transportation and require no-load voltage or battery
capacity are switched off with the activated transportation
mode, with regard to the service life of battery.
♦ These are especially all functions in the vehicle which can
reduce the battery capacity when being misused.
♦ Examples are radios, electronically operated flaps and at‐
tachments and anti-theft alarm systems which can produce
faults during transportation.
– Switch transportation mode off/on ⇒ page 30 .
4.64
Transportation devices: removing
blocking pieces
Note
♦ On some models blocking pieces are fitted to the suspen‐
sion strut piston rod.
♦ The blocking pieces prevent the springs compressing and
possible damage to the vehicle when being driven onto a
vehicle transporter or railway wagon.
NOTICE
The blocking pieces must be removed without reservation be‐
fore delivering the vehicle. A notice reading “Warning!” and
attached to the interior rear view mirror highlights this point
with absolute clarity.
– Vehicles with blocking pieces fitted to the suspension struts
have a label hanging from the mirror -arrow-.
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4. Descriptions of work
Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
Removing blocking pieces on piston rod
– Relieve weight on coil springs by raising vehicle with a hoist.
– Slide suspension strut protective sleeve -arrow- upwards.
NOTICE
On the front axle, up to 3 blocking pieces are installed on
each side.
Usage of any auxiliary means for removal (such as lubricant
spray, silicone or similar) is not permitted.
– Push visible blocking piece -arrow- off piston rod.
– Slightly press in bellows to sense the remaining blocking
pieces. Slide them downwards on piston rod towards shock
absorber cap using the folds of the bellows.
– Push remaining blocking pieces off piston rod.
– Check bellows -arrows- all-round for dents and rectify any
dents.
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Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
– To rectify dents, slide bellows upwards, reach inside the
bellows with your hand and press out the dents.
– Check that bellows are properly engaged in axial bearing:
♦ Correct position: bellows can be turned around rotational
axis while seated in axial bearing.
♦ Otherwise pull bellows all-round out of axial bearing by one
notch.
♦ After that, the bellows should be able to be turned around
rotational axis.
4.65
Clock and date: setting
Setting time and date in Infotainment system
– Switch on ignition.
– Switch on Infotainment system.
– Press Infotainment button CAR.
– Press Setup function button.
– Press Time and date function button.
– Select function button Time and set current time.
– Select function button Date set current date.
4.66
Underbody: inspecting for damage to
underbody sealant, underbody panels,
routing of lines, plugs
NOTICE
•
During inspection, also check floor pan, wheel housings
and sills.
♦ Always ensure that all lines are secured in their mountings,
that all plugs are available and that there is no visible
damage on the underbody.
♦ Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
This inhibits corrosion and rusting through.
4.67
Warning stickers, Passat GTE: check‐
ing
There are warning stickers on all high-voltage components.
When performing maintenance work, make sure that these
warning stickers are not soiled or damaged and are present
on all high-voltage components.
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