Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC Turbo (ATW) (2000)
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Check ATF level and top off
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Align lock carrier at longitudinal members and between fenders.
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Adjust headlights. See: Lighting and Horns/Headlamp/Adjustments
From 10/2000
Lock carrier and front bumper reinforcement, removing and installing from 10/00
Removing:
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Remove noise insulation See: Sound Proofing / Insulation/Service and Repair
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Remove bowden cable and disconnect electrical harness connections.
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Remove front bumper and remove side bracket with bolt -3- from fender, refer to Front Bumper Cover, Assembly Overview See:
Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair/Front Bumper Cover, Assembly Overview
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Disconnect hoses for charge air cooler (only for certain engine versions).
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Drain coolant and disconnect coolant hoses. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair
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Remove condenser from lock carrier. See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Condenser HVAC/Service and Repair
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Remove hydraulic oil cooler from lock carrier.
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In vehicles with automatic transmission with ATF cooler, ATF lines must be removed. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Fluid Line/Hose/Service and Repair
CAUTION! If lines for A/C system and/or coolant are disconnected, engine must no longer be started.
Note:
Do not hang condenser and hydraulic oil cooler on hoses. Condenser and hydraulic lines must not kinked
Installing:
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Tape off fender edges to prevent paint damage.
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Installation is reverse of removal.
Make sure that all plug and hose connections are correctly installed when re-assembling.
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Check ATF and top off. See: Maintenance/Fluids/Fluid - A/T/Service and Repair
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Align lock carrier at longitudinal and between fenders
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Adjust headlights. See: Lighting and Horns/Headlamp/Adjustments