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How to replace the heating radiator in the Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years 2010-2014
Part: Heater core

The procedure for replacing the cabin heating radiator in the Volkswagen Passat involves loosening the screws that secure the panel located in the dashboard to the right of the footwell: once the screws of this panel are loosened, you can detach it and subsequently locate the radiator underneath. The radiator must be freed from its mounts by loosening the screws that hold it and disconnecting the power cables; this way, you can insert the new replacement part, securing it and checking that everything works.

Updated on 10 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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