Vehicle lighting and electrical appliances Volkswagen Passat B6
Removal and installation headlights
Fig. 7.43. Headlamp components: 1 – left headlight range control servo drive or right headlight range control servo drive; 2 – retaining ring; 3 – left headlight range control...
Fig. 7.43. Headlamp components: 1 – left headlight range control servo drive or right headlight range control servo drive; 2 – retaining ring; 3 – left headlight range control...
Headlight position adjustment
Note: The illustrations show the left headlight. Note: Adjusting the position of the left headlight is similar to adjusting the right headlight. Note: If, when checking the...
Note: The illustrations show the left headlight. Note: Adjusting the position of the left headlight is similar to adjusting the right headlight. Note: If, when checking the...
Replacing the low beam lamp
Note: The left low beam lamp and the right low beam lamp can be checked using the on-board power supply control unit actuator diagnostics. Removal Turn off the ignition and all...
Note: The left low beam lamp and the right low beam lamp can be checked using the on-board power supply control unit actuator diagnostics. Removal Turn off the ignition and all...
Replacing the high beam lamp
Note: The left high beam lamp and the right high beam lamp can be checked using the on-board power supply control unit actuator diagnostics. Removal Turn off the ignition and all...
Note: The left high beam lamp and the right high beam lamp can be checked using the on-board power supply control unit actuator diagnostics. Removal Turn off the ignition and all...
Replacing the parking light bulb
Note: The left parking light bulb and the right parking light bulb can be checked using the actuator diagnostics of the on-board power supply control unit. Removal Turn off the...
Note: The left parking light bulb and the right parking light bulb can be checked using the actuator diagnostics of the on-board power supply control unit. Removal Turn off the...
Removal and installation the headlight corrector servo drive (manufacturer Hella)
Note: The illustrations show the replacement of the corrector servo drive lamp on the left headlight. Note: The left servo drive and the right servo drive of the headlight...
Note: The illustrations show the replacement of the corrector servo drive lamp on the left headlight. Note: The left servo drive and the right servo drive of the headlight...
Removal and installation the headlight corrector servo drive (manufacturer Valeo)
Note: The following illustrations show the replacement of the left headlight adjustment servo motor. Note: Replacing the right headlight servomotor is done in a similar manner....
Note: The following illustrations show the replacement of the left headlight adjustment servo motor. Note: Replacing the right headlight servomotor is done in a similar manner....
Checking headlight adjustment
Testing and adjustment conditions The tire pressure must be normal. The diffusing glasses must be clean and undamaged. Reflectors and lamps are in good condition. The vehicle must...
Testing and adjustment conditions The tire pressure must be normal. The diffusing glasses must be clean and undamaged. Reflectors and lamps are in good condition. The vehicle must...
Checking headlight adjustment using a calibration screen without a 15° adjustment line
Main headlights Fig. 7.67. Verification screen Check whether the horizontal boundary of light and shadow touches line 1 on the screen surface when the low beam is on and whether...
Main headlights Fig. 7.67. Verification screen Check whether the horizontal boundary of light and shadow touches line 1 on the screen surface when the low beam is on and whether...
Adjustment of main headlights with gas discharge lamps
Performing basic setup Connect the diagnostic tester. Fig. 7.70. Location of the diagnostic connector Turn on the ignition (Fig. 7.70). Click "Guided Functions". Conduct vehicle...
Performing basic setup Connect the diagnostic tester. Fig. 7.70. Location of the diagnostic connector Turn on the ignition (Fig. 7.70). Click "Guided Functions". Conduct vehicle...
Adjusting the main headlights with halogen lamps
Note: Check if both headlights operate equally when manual headlight aiming is enabled. Adjusting the right headlight The adjustment screws of the left headlight are arranged in a...
Note: Check if both headlights operate equally when manual headlight aiming is enabled. Adjusting the right headlight The adjustment screws of the left headlight are arranged in a...
Main turning lights with gas discharge lamps
Note: Before working on headlights with gas discharge lamps, you must turn them off and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Note: The automatic headlight range control...
Note: Before working on headlights with gas discharge lamps, you must turn them off and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Note: The automatic headlight range control...
Replacing a gas discharge lamp
Note: The left and right gas discharge lamps can be checked using the diagnostics of the actuator of the on-board power supply control unit. Note: The illustrations show the...
Note: The left and right gas discharge lamps can be checked using the diagnostics of the actuator of the on-board power supply control unit. Note: The illustrations show the...
Removal and installation front turn signal lights
Note: The illustrations show the removal and installation of the left turn signal lamp. The removal of the right turn signal lamp is done in mirror image. Removal Turn off the...
Note: The illustrations show the removal and installation of the left turn signal lamp. The removal of the right turn signal lamp is done in mirror image. Removal Turn off the...
Removal and installation lighting in the side mirror to facilitate boarding
Illumination in the side mirror to facilitate the landing of the driver's side or illumination in the side mirror to facilitate the landing of the front passenger's side is...
Illumination in the side mirror to facilitate the landing of the driver's side or illumination in the side mirror to facilitate the landing of the front passenger's side is...
Removal and installation the rear light in the side of the body
The rear light in the side of the body cannot be disassembled any further. It contains the following components: tail light bulbs; brake light bulbs; rear direction indicator...
The rear light in the side of the body cannot be disassembled any further. It contains the following components: tail light bulbs; brake light bulbs; rear direction indicator...
Removal and installation license plate light (sedan)
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Fig. 7.89. License plate light mounting bolts Remove the mounting...
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Fig. 7.89. License plate light mounting bolts Remove the mounting...
Removal and installation license plate light, station wagon (Variant)
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Fig. 7.92. License plate light mounting bolts Remove the mounting...
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Fig. 7.92. License plate light mounting bolts Remove the mounting...
Removal and installation the hood contact switch
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Remove the hood lock. Unlock and disconnect plug connection 2. Fig....
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Remove the hood lock. Unlock and disconnect plug connection 2. Fig....
Removal and installation the light switch
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Turn the light switch handle to the "0" position. Press the rotating...
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Turn the light switch handle to the "0" position. Press the rotating...
Removal and installation the headlight corrector regulator and the button and instrument panel illumination regulator
Note: The headlight range control knob and the button and instrument panel illumination knob are made as one part. Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and...
Note: The headlight range control knob and the button and instrument panel illumination knob are made as one part. Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and...
Removal and installation the front passenger airbag deactivation indicator lamp
Caution: Observe safety precautions when working with the airbag. Note: When removing and installing elements that are in the field of view (switches, covers, trim panels, etc.),...
Caution: Observe safety precautions when working with the airbag. Note: When removing and installing elements that are in the field of view (switches, covers, trim panels, etc.),...
Removal and installation glove box lighting
Note: When removing and installing elements that are in the field of view (switches, covers, trim panels, etc.), seal the places where the tool, wedge, screwdriver, etc. is used...
Note: When removing and installing elements that are in the field of view (switches, covers, trim panels, etc.), seal the places where the tool, wedge, screwdriver, etc. is used...
Removal and installation the SAFE function indicator lamp of the central lock
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Remove the door trim. Fig. 7.105. Clamps Release the central locking...
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Remove the door trim. Fig. 7.105. Clamps Release the central locking...
Replacing the front interior light
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Remove the front interior light. Fig. 7.107. Front interior lighting...
Removal Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and turn the key to position 0 (preliminary stop). Remove the front interior light. Fig. 7.107. Front interior lighting...
Removal and installation center console switches
Removal and installation of the following elements is performed similarly, so the description is given only for one element. Note: When removing and installing elements that are...
Removal and installation of the following elements is performed similarly, so the description is given only for one element. Note: When removing and installing elements that are...
Removal and installation the main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the trunk, behind the left wheel well above the battery. Removal Remove the pyrotechnic disconnector. Fig. 7.109. Main fuse box mounting nuts...
The main fuse box is located in the trunk, behind the left wheel well above the battery. Removal Remove the pyrotechnic disconnector. Fig. 7.109. Main fuse box mounting nuts...
Removal and installation the junction box in the left side of the engine compartment
Attention: When disconnecting and connecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Removal Disconnect the battery. Fig. 7.112....
Attention: When disconnecting and connecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Removal Disconnect the battery. Fig. 7.112....
Removal and installation the relay block on the left side of the front panel
Attention: When disconnecting and connecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Removal Disconnect the battery. Remove the...
Attention: When disconnecting and connecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Removal Disconnect the battery. Remove the...
General instructions for repairing car electrical systems
Attention: When disconnecting and connecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Caution: Some tools have a safety loop that...
Attention: When disconnecting and connecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Caution: Some tools have a safety loop that...
Repair of CAN bus wires
The CAN bus wire is a two-wire wire 1 and 2 with a cross-section of 0.35 mm² or 0.5 mm². The color coding of the CAN bus wires can be found in the following table CAN-High bus...
The CAN bus wire is a two-wire wire 1 and 2 with a cross-section of 0.35 mm² or 0.5 mm². The color coding of the CAN bus wires can be found in the following table CAN-High bus...
Wire break with repairs in two places
Release the wire that needs to be repaired in two places (approximately 20 cm on both sides of the corresponding repair site). If necessary, remove the wiring harness wrap with a...
Release the wire that needs to be repaired in two places (approximately 20 cm on both sides of the corresponding repair site). If necessary, remove the wiring harness wrap with a...
Repair of contacts in connector housings
First, open or unlock the secondary connector housing fastener if necessary. Fig. 7.135. Unlocking a contact Unblock the contact (primary fastening) with a suitable master key...
First, open or unlock the secondary connector housing fastener if necessary. Fig. 7.135. Unlocking a contact Unblock the contact (primary fastening) with a suitable master key...
Mechanical locking of the connector housing
Secondary fastening is a connector housing lock that secures all wires in the connector housing. If the connector housing has a secondary fastening, it must be opened or removed...
Secondary fastening is a connector housing lock that secures all wires in the connector housing. If the connector housing has a secondary fastening, it must be opened or removed...
Round contacts
Note: Before unlocking the contacts, it is necessary to unlock or remove the housing fasteners, if any (secondary fastenings) with a special tool. Fig. 7.140. Inserting the pick...
Note: Before unlocking the contacts, it is necessary to unlock or remove the housing fasteners, if any (secondary fastenings) with a special tool. Fig. 7.140. Inserting the pick...
Flat contacts with asymmetrical locking tabs
Insert a pick suitable for the connector body into the slot in the connector body. Grasp the wire towards the contact and press it lightly into the connector Note: By pressing the...
Insert a pick suitable for the connector body into the slot in the connector body. Grasp the wire towards the contact and press it lightly into the connector Note: By pressing the...
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