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2007 Volkswagen Passat 3.6, 4D SedanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | 87 AIR CONDITIONING | ||
| Torque | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM, FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Rear | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Battery | BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEEDING | ||
| Disc Brakes | GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA - BRAKES | ||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS
for mechanical components SPECIFICATIONS for hydraulic components |
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| Charging | |||
| Generator | BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL | ||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment & Belt Routing | RIBBED BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | |||
| 2.0L | 19 COOLING SYSTEM
for BPY Engines 19 COOLING SYSTEM for CBFA & CCTA Engines |
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| 3.6L | 19 COOLING SYSTEM for BLV Engines | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 1.4-1.6 Bar | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.0L | COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING WITH THERMOSTAT
for BPY Engines COOLANT THERMOSTAT for CBFA & CCTA Engines |
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| 3.6L | COOLANT THERMOSTAT for BLV Engines | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.0L | COOLANT PUMP
for BPY Engines COOLANT PUMP for CBFA & CCTA Engines |
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| 3.6L | COOLANT PUMP for 3.6L Engines | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.0L | |||
| Compression | COMPRESSION, CHECKING
for BPY Engines COMPRESSION TEST for CBFA & CCTA for Engines |
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| Oil Pressure | At 1500 RPM and oil temperature of 80°C: at least 1.7 Bar At 2000 RPM and oil temperature of 80°C: 3.0-5.5 Bar Above 2000 RPM: Maximum 7.0 Bar |
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| Overhaul | 2.0L - ENGINE ASSEMBLY - BPY 2.0L - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS - CBFA & CCTA |
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| Torque | See Appropriate Procedure | ||
| 3.6L | |||
| Compression | COMPRESSION, CHECKING for BLV Engines | ||
| Oil Pressure | At 1500 RPM and oil temperature of 80°C: at least 1.7 Bar At 2000 RPM and oil temperature of 80°C: 3.0-5.5 Bar Above 2000 RPM: Maximum 7.0 Bar |
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| Overhaul | 3.6L - ENGINE ASSEMBLY - BLV | ||
| Torque | See Appropriate Procedure | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque | 60 Nm + 90° | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | |||
| Approx: 4.0 to 7.0 Bar (CBFA & CCTA) | Approx: 4.0-6.0 Bar (BPY) | ||
| 3.6L | Approx: 5.6-6.0 Bar (BLV) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | |||
| 2.0L | FUEL PRESSURE, CHECKING
for BPY Engines FUEL PRESSURE, CHECKING for CBFA & CCTA Engines |
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| 3.6L | FUEL PRESSURE, CHECKING for BLV Engines | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 2.0L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 3.6L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil-On-Plug | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Coil-On-Plug | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.0L | SPARK PLUG TECHNICAL DATA
for BPY Engines TEST DATA AND SPARK PLUGS for CBFA & CCTA Engines |
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| 3.6L | TEST DATA AND SPARK PLUGS for BLV Engines | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER, CHECKING | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTEN SPECIFICATIONS, STARTER | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| Front | WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW | ||
| Rear | WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
- FWD WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW - AWD |
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| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 120 Nm | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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