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Replacing the Heating Radiator of the Volkswagen Passat B5

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Heater core

In today's video, you will learn how to remove and replace the heating radiator of the Volkswagen Passat B5. First, open the bonnet of your car and disconnect the pipes from the radiator located at the top of the engine bay by loosening the metal clips and draining all the fluid into a container. Next, detach the pipe support and move inside the vehicle, where you will remove all the plastics on the driver's side (unscrewing the screws); then disconnect the radiator pipes to remove it and replace it with the new one, following the video until the end!

Updated on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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