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The VW Passat is a large family car manufactured by Volkswagen in six generation models since 1973. The original front wheel drive (FWD) Passat model used either 1.5 l or 4 cylinder OHC 1.3 l gasoline engines.

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How do you replace the headlights on a 2002 VW Passat?

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go to your local auto shop and tell them you need a headlight screwdriver and you'll get one then when you open your hood there are the screws on top take it out and take out the old one but be very careful and put in the newones and screw em back in also just one more thing its a pretty easy job. I changed mine and it took no less than 20 mins and I'm only 16 and I'm not an underground mechanic.

How do you change dashboard light bulb for passat?

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The left (driver side) headlight is easier. Instructions are in the manual. Make sure you wear latex gloves when handling the old and new headlight bulbs. - Remove rubber casing .. just pull it out.
- Remove electrical connector .. pull it out carefully otherwise the plastic might crack
- Remove metal spring that holds the bulb .. you basically squeeze the 2 arms that are towards the left sideview mirror and pull it away from the bulb
- Remove old bulb


- Now take the new bulb and place it so that it matches the cutout provided
- The 2 connectors of the bulb must be up and down. Not side by side.
- Now place the metal spring on the bulb and squeeze and release and make sure it secures the bulb
- Connect the electrical connector
- Place the rubber casing back on


You are done!


The right side is a little more complicated. Open the hood and as you face the engine, remove You the 2 small screws that are to the right of the bulb. This secures a plastic casing. Then pull out the casing to access the bulb. Once that is done, you repeat the above. Read the owners manual.

How do you replace an indicator bulb on a Skoda?

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Begin by removing the connector from the back of your VW drivers side indicator light. You can remove the light bulb by pushing it in and turning at the same time. Reverse the process to install your new drivers side indicator light bulb.

How do I replace the dashboard drawer of 2007 passat?

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I have a 2006 Passat (probably the same as the 2007) and some change (2 quaters) made my drawer get stuck in the closed position and I was unable to use it. The following link has detailed directions on how ot remove the drawer: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260455 I used a letteropener to gently move the coins from the latch area inward toward the hazard switch and I was able to pull the drawer into the open position and follow the instructions in the link above. Passatworld and vwvortex are two awesome websites if you have a passat.

How do you compress rear caliper piston on 06 VWpassat?

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Turn piston with channel lock (slip joint) pliers anti-clockwise whilst applying light pressure to the piston (with 2 people it is easier)

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I'd be real careful using a channel lock on the caliper. For one person, on my 2002, I purchased a universal caliper kit from Harbor Freight ($30). The tool is perfect for the job. I also purchase the one man brake bleeding kit ($5).

To do the job:

1. Loosen rear wheel lugs (don't remove them yet) while tire is still on the ground (19mm).

2. Jack up one wheel at a time (leave parking brake OFF)

3. Remove the lugs now, and take off the tire.

4. There are 2 13mm bolts that hold the caliper assembly to the wheel. Note on the top one the orientation of the metal bracket that holds the plug for the wear sensor - you will need to know which way to orient it when you reassemble. You will need a 15mm open end wrench to hold the "nut" that will otherwise spin when you remove the 13mm bolts.

5. The brake caliper can now be pulled toward the back of the car and will come off the disk. The emergency brake cable and brake pad sensor wire will still be attached. DO NOT remove the emergency brake cable (no need to).

6. I cut the brake sensor wire near the worn pad. This makes it easier to remove the wire and disconnect the plug from the old pad. Gently slide one or both of the plug assembly from the medal bracket (I only removed the one on the pad side). With a small flat screw driver you need to depress the plastic tab on the plug, and pull to remove the old plug.

Now you are ready to install the new pads

1. Take the tool you purchased from Harbor freight and assemble it with the #5 fitting that is the same size as the eurovan rear caliper piston.

2. Put the tool into the caliper; screw the outer fitting back toward the plate that will serve to push against the outer part of the caliper (opposite of the piston).

3. Screw the assembly until it is snug, and then stop.

4. Open the 11mm bleed valve on the caliper (I hooked up the bleeder to capture the brake fluid that will otherwise get all over). Also, open the top to the brake reservoir (make sure the reservoir is full).

5. Now you should be very easily able to screw the tool that opens (screws in) the caliper piston. Screw it all the way in; you will need all of the room to get the new pads in.

6. Tighten the bleed screw, remove the bleed kit.

7. Put the new pads on the car, guide the sensor wire thru the opening on the back (relative to car) of the caliper (note, there is a small flexible cover that you can either take off or flex open to get the wire thru). Put the caliper in place over the new pads and line up the holes on the caliper with the holes on the wheel assembly. Make sure you put the sensor wire bracket back on before you put the 13mm bolt back in the top hole.

8. Insert and tighten the bolts. Make sure the bleed valve is tight. Put the cover back on the reservoir.

9. Put the wheel back on and tighten the lugs.

10. Repeat on the other side of the car.

How do you change the rear marker light bulbs on a 2000 VW Bug?

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Access from behind the light mounting, inside the fender, pull gently on the wiring assembly, bulb will pull out of mounting, turn bulb half turn, look at bulb filament for broken wire. If broken, replace with identical bulb, then replace in mounting. If bulb is NOT broken, check fuse panel for that curcuit, and replace fuse, if burned out.

How do you reset the brake pad wear warning light after pads have been replaced on a VW Passat 1.9 TDI?

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Disconnecting the battery may reset the brake pad worn sensor light on a 2002 VW Beetle. Another thing to check is the harness, if it is not plugged in after installing brake pads the sensor light will go on.

How do you add power steering fluid on a 2001 passat?

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To add brake fluid to a 2006 Jetta, you will have to take the cap off the brake fluid reservoir. Fill to the appropriate level with DOT 3 brake fluid and screw the cap back on.

How do you recharge the AC for your 2001 VW Passat?

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You will need to connect your Freon bottle to the low pressure port on your 2002 Chevy Cavalier air conditioning compressor. Release the Freon into the compressor. A Freon recharge kit will come with everything you need and instructions.

How do you remove shift knob on an 1999 passat?

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The shift knob should turn and loosen to the left. By turning this to the left it will loosen and come off, then put the new on and turning to the right until it's firm.

How do you reset check engine light on a 99 passat?

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Button A = Button on the right of the centre display on the console

Button B = Button on the left of the centre display on the console

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Passat from 2001 onwards:

Ignition off.

Press and hold down button "A"

Ignition on.

The word "SERVICE" will appear in the trip computer display

Turn button "B" to the right to reset the display

Turn Ignition off.

Passat year 2000:

Press and hold button "A"

Ignition On

The word "SERVICE" will appear

Release button "A"

Turn button "B" to right until display is cleared

Passat from 1996-1999:

Oil Service Reset:

Press and hold button "A"

Ignition On

Release Button "A"

Letters "OIL" or "OEL" will display

Models with digital clock : turn button "B" to right until "---" is displayed

Models with analogue clock : pull out button "B" until "---" is displyed

INSP service Reset:

Press and Hold Button "A"

Ignition ON

Release Button "A"

Press and release button "A"

INSP should be displayed

Models with digital clock : turn button "B" to right until "---" is displayed

Models with analogue clock : pull out button "B" until "---" is displayed

JohnC Sandycove

How do you change the headlamp bulb on a 2001 Passat?

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Check out this site: www.elitedubs.com/modules.php?name= Forums&file=viewtopic&p=424 There are clear, detailed photos and step-by-step instructions. Car is a 2001 model, but I'm sure it's similar if not identical for 2002. Good luck! The above link didn't take me to the actual document. I found this link. It is probably the same document, but I am not sure. http://home.comcast.net/~slashpub/headlights/ReplacingHeadlightBulbs.pdf

Change the transmission oil in 2007 passat?

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VW recommends you NEVER change the tranny fluid. Most mechanics disagree, if you are going to keep the car beyond 100k, you should change the oil every 60k or less. I don't know the details, but you must use the tranny fluid recommended by VW. No other. You have to drop the tranny pan and let all the oil drain out. Replace the filter. Replace the pan. Add fluid. Do NOT use the "flush" method promoted by many shops. It can damage the tranny.

How to remove ousde door handles on 2007 vw passat?

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There is a screw located in the side of the door above where the locking component is and there is another one under the middle cover in the handle This holds the whole handle assembly in place. Remove these screws (it should be a large Philips head and a small one at the front part) and try removing the handle. removal of the door panel is not necessary no rods connect it to the inner handle and stuff.

How do I adjust the headlight on a 2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion so it shines more upward?

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park the car on a flat surface facing a building and loosen the bolts and turn them upward and tighten ur bolts easy as pie.

How do you adjust the headlights on a 2002 VW Passat?

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under the hood , behind the headlamp assembly, there are plastic adjusting screws, low beam lights are to be set at 20 degrees to the right , high beams are to set straight ahead, there are inexspensive head lamp adjustment tools available in your local parts stores that will make the aiming quite simple.

How do you disable the alarm on a 1995 vw passat gls?

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Go to talk remote starts installers, they will help you for sure.

What to do when you lose your VW Jetta key?

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1999.5 and newer Volkswagens: you will need proof of vehicle ownership (registration card with vin) to the VW dealer and have them cut you a key. If the key works but the engine will not run, you will have to get it towed to the dealer to have the key activated. It has an immobilizer system (antitheft)

1999 and older Volkswagens do not, you will need to remove the door handle to obtain the lock 4 digit code to have a key made.

See www.veedubkey.com for lost key services through the internet for all keys up to 2005.

How do you change the clock on 2002 VW Passat?

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You just turn thr knob to the right of it either way and hold. Left for hours right for minutes.

How do you replace turn signal indicator on a 2002 vw passat wagon?

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GM seriously over-complicated something which should have been so simple. You can only get to the light through an access panel located in the shroud under the front bumper. Because the car sits so low to the ground, this requires you to jack the car up (always use jack stands), and then remove the two screws on the access panel and fold it out of the way. You then have to reach up inside the bumper to the back of the light. Squeeze the tab on the side of the socket and twist the socket to remove it from the turn signal housing. The light bulb itself can then be pulled straight out of the socket without twisting.

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update, 2009

I just managed to change the turn signal light using a foot long screwdriver to push in the tab on the socket while simultaneously pushing on the other side of the socket with the two fingers that could just touch the socket opposite the tap. Look to the side of the headlight housing and you can just see the socket. It is on top of the light housing for the turn signal and the bulb sticks down. You will need to remove any watch and roll up your sleeves to reach the housing. I also pushed sideways with the screwdriver while holding in the tab with the screwdriver. Once it broke free is was easy to turn and remove and replace with a new bulb.

Same same on my 2000 Camaro.

I first used my phone camera and flashlight to get a good view of what I was feeling with the fingertips. Then with small flashlight resting on frame rail I could just see the goal (view between headlight housings). The foot long screwdriver goes through this peep hole, press the tab, push c'clockwise, 1/8 turn and presto it was loose. Note, flat blade screwdriver must be oriented so it holds tab down AND pushes sideways. Oriented the other way it slips off the tap. Socket can also be viewed looking almost horizontal from center line of car. Good luck! Change both while your at it.

Where is the fuse box on a 1990 Mercury Topaz?

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The fuse box is located behind the plastic panel or councole, on the left lower side of the steering column. Remove the two screws at the lower end of the dash and pull the lower steering panel cover off. Again The fuse panel will be behind this at the lower left. The panel you are removing is the same color as your dash board or counsole. It had taken me awhile to find it also. The local Ford garage could not even tell me on the phone where it was. They just said under the dash. Well you have to remove the panel. very easy just a pain.

How to Change wing mirror on vw passat?

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This is for the version without electric heating:

1. Open the driver side door.

2. Pull off the rubber cover to the joystick/mirror angle lever.

3. Prise off the triangle of plastic on the inside of the door, where the joystick pokes through. This shows 3 screws.

4. Using a star shape screwdriver (size T25 I think) undo the three screws - hold the mirror and casing with one hand through the window as you undo the screws. This will make unscrewing easier and stop the mirror housing from bumping the door or smashing on the ground!

5. Installation is the reverse.