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How to Remove the Heater Radiator in the Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat B6, 3C - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Heater core

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the heater radiator in the Volkswagen Passat, a straightforward task that requires good manual skills. First, ensure the engine is completely cold, then disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Move inside the cabin and remove the lower left panel of the centre tunnel. Continue by removing the lower dashboard cover, detach the air duct in the same position, and open the radiator compartment door.

Finally, open the expansion tank cap, disconnect both radiator hoses, and extract the radiator from its housing.


Updated on 12 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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