Instructions
1. Disconnect and isolate the adverse battery cable using a usual wrench or screwdriver. Never skip this development when working in the engine compartment of your VW Passat.While replacing the engine cooling fan in a VW Passat is relatively no problem compared to other VW vehicles, be warned that a contradistinctive procedure applies to Everyone engine configuration. These steps exercise to the 2.8L VW Passat engine. A novice can accomplish this business in approximately an interval and you Testament require a uncommon exclusive tools for the assignment.2. Call pin wrench #3212 or an equivalent to authority the viscous fan coupling pulley in corner, and then remove the coupling with extended speck wrench #3312 or an equivalent. It's bare big that you indication this coupling has a left-hand thread; it must be rotated opposite the typical direction to loosen and remove it.
3. Lift the viscous fan coupling upward out of the vehicle. Replace the fan unit and tighten the coupling to 30 foot pounds (40 Nm) of torque. Remember that this is a left-handed thread and must be tightened opposite the usual direction. This tightening torque only applies when used in conjunction with pin wrench #3212; don't substitute another tool.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable and run your vehicle up to normal operating temperature. Check for normal fan operation.
