Program800153 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Training
Self Study Program 800153
2016 Passat and New Technologies
Volkswagen Group of America, LLC

Volkswagen Academy

Printed in U.S.A.

Printed 10/2015

Course Number SSP 800153 V2.0
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Engines and Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Running Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Electrical Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Networking ..................................................................................................................................... 22

KESSEY ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Infotainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Knowledge Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Note
This Self-Study Program provides information regarding

the design and function of new models.

This Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual. This

information will not be updated.
Important!
For maintenance and repair procedures,

always refer to the latest electronic service

information.
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Introduction

2016 Passat Product Features

The illustration lists new and important product features of the Passat..
• Adaptive Cruise Control

• Lane Assist
• LED Taillamps
• Blind Spot Monitor

• Car-Net
• Park Assist
• Rear Traffic Alert
• MIB II Infotainment System
• LED Headlamps
Not all features listed are standard equipment.
1
Introduction

2016 Passat Distinguishing Features
• Bumper and Body

Panel Changes
• Headlamp Design/

LED Headlamps
• Foglamp Redesign
• Trunk and Bumper

Redesign
2
• Taillamp Design/

LED Taillamps
Introduction

Technical Data

Exterior Dimensions and Weights
36.6 in
44.9 in
110.4 in

191.9 in
62.1 in

72.2 in
61.0 in
Weights/Details
Exterior Dimensions

Passat
2012
2016
Passat
2012
2016
Length
191.6 in
191.9 in
Gross vehicle weight
4387 lb
4519 lb
Width
72.2 in
72.2 in
Curb weight
3165 - 3446 lb
3206 - 3313 lb
Height
58.5 in
58 in
Maximum roof load
220 lb
220 lb
Wheelbase
110.4 in
110.4 in
Tank capacity
18.5 gal
18.5 gal
Track width at front
62.1 in
62.1 in
Drag coefficient
0.291cd
029cd
Track width at rear
61.0 in
61.0 in
Turning circle
36.4 ft
36.4 ft
3
Engines and Transmissions

1.8L TSI Engine
Technical Features

• Cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold

• Roller bearing balance shafts

• Smaller crankshaft main bearings with only four

counterweights

• Turbocharger with electrical wastegate flap actuation

• Reduced oil pressure

• Sump with upper aluminum section and lower plastic

section

• Accessory bracket with integrated oil filter and oil

cooler
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• Total weight savings of 7.8 kg (17.2 lb)
Displacement
1798 cm3
Bore
82.5 mm
Stroke
84.1 mm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Horsepower
125 kW (170 hp)

from 3,800 to 6,200 rpm
340
220
310
200
Torque
249 Nm (184 lb/ft)

from 1,400 to 3,700 rpm
280
180
250
160
220
140
190
120
160
100
135
80
105
60
75
40
Fuel
SIMOS 18.1

Premium
Emission Treatment Three-way catalytic converter,

one upstream broadband lambda

probe of the turbocharger and

one step-type lambda probe

downstream of the catalytic

converter

Emission Standard
SULEV
Torque
Engine

Management
0
0

1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Engine Speed [rpm]
4
Horsepower
Technical Data
Engines and Transmissions

3.6L FSI Engine

The 3.6L FSI engine with 4-valves per cylinder is based on the VR engine series.
Technical features

• Oil pump output reduced and oil pressure lowered to 3.6 bar

• Non-engaged chain tensioner

• 89° opening temperature of coolant thermostat

• One-part oil pump chain sprocket

• Exhaust camshaft adjuster with 32° setting range

• Vibration damper secured with 7 bolts
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Additional information on this engine is

available in SSP 823603, the 3.2L and 3.6L

Engines.
Technical data

BWS
Type
6-cylinder in-line engine
Displacement
219.5 in3 (3597 cm3)
Bore
3.5 in (89 mm)
Stroke
3.8 in (96.4 mm)
Valves Per Cylinder
Torque and power diagram

320
280
295
265
270
4
250
240
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
235
215
Maximum Output
280 hp (206kW) at 6600

rpm
220
185
Maximum Torque
258 lb/ft(350Nm) at

2400 to 5300 rpm
205
160
190
135
Engine Management
Bosch Motronic MED 17.1
175
110
Fuel
Premium unleaded
160
80
Exhaust Gas Treatment
Three-way catalytic

converter with lambda

control
150
Emissions Standard
ULEV 2
Torque
295
1000
3000 5000

Engine Speed [rpm]
Horsepower
Engine Code
55

7000

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5
Engines and Transmissions

2.0L TDI Engine

Technical Features

• Camshaft bearings in camshaft housing (modular design)

• Oil pump and vacuum pump in one housing with a shared

drive shaft

• Thermal management with switchable coolant pump

• Intake manifold with water-cooled charge air cooler

• Exhaust purification module with integrated oxidizing

catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter
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• Low pressure exhaust gas recirculation

• Balance shaft integrated in the cylinder block

Technical Data

CRBC
Design
4-cylinder inline engine
Displacement
1968 cm3
Bore
81.0 mm
Stroke
95.5 mm
Valves per Cylinder
4
Compression Ratio

12 3

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