Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Brake Booster
Brake Booster
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Brake Filler/Bleeder Unit (VAS 5234)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
Removing
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If the vehicle has a coded radio, get the radio code from the customer before beginning.
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Disconnect battery.
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Remove intake hose, air filter housing (on vehicles with diesel engine and some gasoline engines) and battery.
On vehicles with 6-cyl. gasoline engine, battery is in luggage compartment, accordingly only air filter housing with bracket must be removed.
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Remove the battery carrier.
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Place sufficient lint-free cloths in the area of the engine and transmission.
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Extract as much brake fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir. Use the (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869/4).
For vehicles with manual transmission:
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Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder return hose - B - and secure it out of the way or clamp it off with a commercially available tool such as the Ha
4590 and then remove it.
All Vehicles
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Remove the connector - A - from the brake fluid level warning switch (F34).
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Pull off connector - C - from brake lamp switch (F).
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On vehicles with HBV, pull off connector from brake booster vacuum sensor (G483).