NHTSA ID Number: 10157729
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG 2013 Passat
TSB/Document Date: 2019-04-08
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2013 Volkswagen
Passat (Quick Reference Specification Book): This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Engines -Transmissions -Chassis
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MFR Communication Date: 2012-10-29
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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
General
Information
General Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
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0.00079
0.00118
0.00157
0.00197
0.00236
0.00276
0.00315
0.00354
0.00394
0.00787
0.01181
0.01575
0.01969
0.02362
0.02756
0.03150
0.03543
0.03937
0.07874
0.11811
0.15748
0.19685
0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
1.18110
1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
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