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2013
Passat
Quick Reference
Specification Book
2013 Volkswagen
Passat
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
VIN on Longitudinal Member Extension................................. 11
Vehicle Data Label..................................................................12
Sales Codes.................................................................. 13
Engine Codes.........................................................................13
Transmission Codes...............................................................13
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 14
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................14
Front.......................................................................................14
Rear........................................................................................15
ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)....................... 16
General, Technical Data......................................................16
Engine Number Location........................................................16
Engine Data............................................................................17
Engine Assembly – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)..................................18
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................18
Engine Mount Tightening Specifications.................................18
Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications.......................19
Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications.........................20
Engine Mount Bracket Tightening Specifications...................21
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)...................22
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................22
Sealing Flange (Belt Pulley Side) Bolt Tightening Sequence
and Specification..............................................................23
Sealing Flange (Transmission Side) Bolt Tightening Sequence
and Specification ............................................................24
Accessory Bracket Tightening Specifications.........................25
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Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................25
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................26
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................26
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................26
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CKRA (TDI).....................27
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................27
Valve Dimensions...................................................................28
Compression Pressures.........................................................28
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification.......................29
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................30
Bearing Frame Tightening Specifications...............................31
Lubrication – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)............................................32
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................32
Oil Filter Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and
Specification.....................................................................33
Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification.............34
Balance Shaft Module, with 8 Bolts, Tightening Sequence
and Specification..............................................................35
Balance Shaft Module, with 6 Bolts, Tightening Sequence
and Specification..............................................................36
Cooling System – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)....................................37
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................37
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)...........................................38
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................38
Turbocharger – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)........................................39
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................39
Exhaust System – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)....................................40
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................40
Front Exhaust Pipe with Particulate Filter Tightening
Specifications...................................................................41
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 2.0L CKRA (TDI)....................42
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................42
Diesel Fuel Injection – 2.0L CKRA (TDI).............................42
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................42
Engine Mechanical – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA..................... 44
General, Technical Data......................................................44
Engine Number.......................................................................44
Engine Data............................................................................45
Engine Assembly – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA................................46
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................46
Engine Mount Tightening Specifications.................................46
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Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications.......................47
Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications.........................48
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA.................49
Main Bearing Shell Allocation.................................................49
Crankshaft/Upper Bearing Shell Mark....................................49
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................50
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................51
Piston Ring Gap.....................................................................51
Piston Ring Groove Clearance...............................................51
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................51
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA...................52
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................52
Valve Dimensions...................................................................53
Compression Pressures.........................................................53
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification.......................54
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................55
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................56
Lubrication – 2.5L CBTA/CBUA...........................................57
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................57
Cooling System – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA..................................57
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................57
Fuel Supply – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA.........................................58
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................58
Exhaust System, Emission Controls –
2.5L CBTA, CBUA................................................................59
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................59
Secondary Air Injection Pipe Tightening Specifications..........60
Multiport Fuel Injection – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA.......................61
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................61
Lower Air Filter Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence...............62
Ignition – 2.5L CBTA/CBUA.................................................62
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................62
Technical Data........................................................................62
Engine Mechanical – 3.6L CDVB................................. 63
General, Technical Data......................................................63
Engine Number Location........................................................63
Engine Data............................................................................64
Cylinder Numbering................................................................65
Engine Assembly – 3.6L CDVB...........................................66
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................66
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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 3.6L CDVB............................67
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....67
Cylinder Block Identification...................................................67
Crankshaft Identification.........................................................68
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................70
Accessory Bracket Bolt Tightening Specifications..................71
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................72
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................72
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................72
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................72
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 3.6L CDVB..............................73
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................73
Compression Pressures.........................................................73
Valve Dimensions...................................................................74
Dimensions for Intake Valve...................................................74
Dimensions for Exhaust Valve................................................74
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications...............................75
Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Specifications..................76
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification.......................77
Lubrication – 3.6L CDVB.....................................................78
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................78
Cooling System – 3.6L CDVB.............................................79
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................79
Fuel Supply – 3.6L CDVB....................................................80
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................80
Exhaust System, Emission Controls – 3.6L CDVB..............80
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................80
Multiport Fuel Injection – 3.6L CDVB..................................81
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................81
Ignition – 3.6L CDVB...........................................................82
Ignition Technical Data...........................................................82
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................82
TRANSMISSIONS
Manual Transmission – 0A4........................................ 83
General, Technical Data......................................................83
Transmission Identification.....................................................83
Codes Letters, Transmission Allocation and Capacities.........85
Clutch – 0A4........................................................................85
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................85
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Controls, Housing – 0A4......................................................86
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................86
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................87
Gears, Shafts – 0A4............................................................88
Fastener Tightening Specification..........................................88
Determining Shim Thickness..................................................88
Adjustment Shim Table...........................................................89
Manual Transmission – 02Q........................................ 90
General, Technical Data......................................................90
Transmission Identification.....................................................90
Codes Letters, Transmission Allocation and Capacities.........92
Clutch – 02Q........................................................................93
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................93
Controls, Housing – 02Q.....................................................94
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................94
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................95
Automatic Transmission – 09G................................... 96
General, Technical Data......................................................96
Identification on Transmission................................................96
Engine and Transmission Allocation.......................................97
Controls, Housing – 09G.....................................................98
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................98
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................99
Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 09G.......................................100
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................100
Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Transmission – 02E..... 101
General, Technical Data....................................................101
Identification on Transmission..............................................101
Identification on Transmission..............................................102
Transmission Allocation Codes.............................................103
Controls, Housing (DSG) – 02E........................................104
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................104
Mechatronic Tightening Specifications.................................105
Oil Pump Tightening Specifications Without Countersunk Bolt..
106
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications
Diesel Engine.................................................................107
Gas Engine...........................................................................108
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CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................. 109
Front Suspension..............................................................109
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................109
Rear Suspension............................................................... 111
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 111
Self-Leveling Suspension.................................................. 112
Fastener Tightening Specification........................................ 112
Wheels, Tires.....................................................................112
Fastener Tightening Specification........................................ 112
Wheel Alignment Data.......................................................113
Wheel Alignment Specified Values....................................... 113
Steering.............................................................................114
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 114
Brake System...............................................................115
General, Technical Data....................................................115
Brake PR Number, Allocation............................................... 115
Front Brakes......................................................................... 115
Rear Brakes.......................................................................... 115
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster........................... 115
Front Brakes......................................................................... 116
Rear Brakes.......................................................................... 117
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........................................... 118
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 118
Mechanical Components...................................................118
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 118
Hydraulic Components......................................................119
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 119
Body............................................................................. 120
Air Gap Body Dimensions.................................................120
Body, Front...........................................................................120
Body, Center.........................................................................121
Body, Rear............................................................................122
Body Exterior.....................................................................123
Lock Carrier Tightening Specifications.................................123
Front Fender Tightening Specifications................................123
Trim, Noise Insulation Tightening Specifications..................123
Front Hood, Plenum Chamber Tightening Specifications.....123
Rear Lid, Fuel Filler Door Tightening Specifications.............123
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Front and Rear Door Tightening Specifications....................124
Sunroof Tightening Specifications........................................124
Front Bumper Tightening Specifications...............................124
Rear Bumper Tightening Specifications...............................125
Glass, Window Regulators Specifications............................125
Mirror, Roof Rail Tightening Specifications...........................125
Body Interior......................................................................125
Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim Tightening
Specifications.................................................................125
Instrument Panel and Crossmember Tightening
Specifications.................................................................126
Passenger Protection Fastener Tightening Specifications...126
Interior Trim Fastener Tightening Specifications..................127
Seat Frames Fastener Tightening Specifications.................127
General, Technical Data....................................................128
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................128
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................129
Heating, Ventilation............................................................130
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................130
Air Conditioning.................................................................130
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................130
Electrical System........................................................ 131
Communication..................................................................131
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................131
Electrical Equipment..........................................................132
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Fastener
Tightening Specifications...............................................132
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specifications............133
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications.............133
E-box in the Engine Compartment Tightening
Specifications.................................................................133
Wiring Tightening Specification............................................133
DTC Chart.................................................................... 134
Engine Codes CKRA.........................................................134
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emissions Regulations..................................134
Ignition System.....................................................................139
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................141
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................143
Control Module and Output Signals......................................143
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................146
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Ignition System.....................................................................154
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................155
DTC Chart.................................................................... 157
Engine Codes CBTA/CBUA...............................................157
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emissions Regulations..................................157
Ignition System.....................................................................163
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................165
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................166
Control Module and Output Signals......................................167
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................168
Ignition System.....................................................................170
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................171
DTC Chart.................................................................... 173
Engine Code CDVB...........................................................173
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emissions Regulations..................................173
Ignition System.....................................................................181
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................184
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................184
Control Module and Output Signals......................................185
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................187
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................191
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