On the B-5 model passats, the battery is located at the rear of the engine compatment very close to the base of the windshield / windscreen.
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where is the starter located in a 2001 VW Passat. GLS 1.8 V6
Next to the firewall in the engine compartment.
The starter on a 2001 VW Passat is located on the right side of the engine's bottom. The shield has to be removed before you can reach the starter.
Use your key to unlock the door.
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By the firewall (far back, center), simply slide the battery cover to reveal the actual battery.
On a Passat, the battery is located under the hood. It is under the cowl panel and requires the removal of the battery cover to see it.
in the engine
If you have a 1999 Passat V6, the coolant temperature sensor is located in the lower radiator hose.
On my 1995 Passat it is located on the fuse block, under the dash, to the left of the steering column. I doubt they have moved it from this location.
how do you remove a 1999 vw passat radio