Diesel engine cooling and lubrication system Volkswagen Passat B6

Engine oil
The amount of oil to be filled in: with oil filter: 4.0 l; without oil filter: 3.5 l. Checking the engine oil level Pic. 2.322. Probe: 1 - mark Min; 2 - mark Max; a – marking area...

Removal and installation of the oil pump (with balance shaft module with chain drive)
Note: If a large amount of metal chips or signs of wear are found in the engine during repair, this may be due to damage to the crankshaft bearing and connecting rod. To avoid...

Removal and installation of the oil pallet
Removing Remove soundproofing. Place an oil drainer under the engine and drain the engine oil. Note: Follow the disposal regulations. Disconnect the plug from the oil level and...

Checking the oil pressure and oil pressure sensor
Checking procedure Remove the oil pressure switch and screw it into the pressure gauge. Pic. 2.328. Pressure gauge connection diagram Screw the oil pressure gauge into the oil...

Checking the cooling system for leaks
Attention: When opening the expansion tank, hot steam may escape, wrap the cap with a rag and open the tank. Open the cover of the expansion tank of the cooling system. Pic....

Checking the pressure reducing valve in the expansion tank cap
Pic. 2.185. Checking the pressure reducing valve in the expansion tank cap Install the cooling system tester with cooling system adapter on the cover (pic. 2.185). Use the...

Checking the oil cooler for leaks
Checking procedure Remove the noise screen. Clamp the supply and return hoses from the oil cooler with hose clamps up to ∅ 25 mm. Pic. 2.332. Coolant Hose Clamps Loosen clamps...

Draining and filling the coolant
Drain Open the cover of the expansion tank of the cooling system. Attention: When opening the expansion tank, hot steam may escape, wrap the cap with a rag and open the tank....

Removal and installation of fans with brackets
Removing Remove soundproofing. Remove the intake air guide from the air filter. Bring the radiator frame to the service position. Pic. 2.199. Fan Bracket Mounting Bolts Disconnect...

Removal and installation of the water pump
Removing Drain the coolant. Note: Gaskets and O-rings must be replaced. Remove poly V-belt. Remove the toothed belt. Pic. 2.189. Water pump components Unscrew the fixing bolts 1...

Removal and installation of the thermostat
Removing Disconnect the connector from the coolant temperature sensor at the outlet of the radiator. Note: Gaskets and O-rings must be replaced. Note: Drain the coolant. Note:...

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