Change Car Water Pump Volkswagen Passat

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h45–8h00 ~75–800£
Estimated time 0h45–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–800£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Passat CC 2008-2012 14
  • 1.4 TSI MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CKMA)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (BZB)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA)
  • 2.0 BlueTDi Diesel (CBAC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAWB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZB)
  • R36 Petrol (BWS)
Passat Mk5 1996-2005 43
  • 1.6 Petrol (ADP)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AHL)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ANA)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ARM)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ADR)
  • 1.8 Petrol (APT)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ARG)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AEB)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ANB)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (APU)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHH)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATJ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (AZM)
  • 2.0 Petrol (ASU)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AUZ)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BGW)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKN)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BAU)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDH)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ACK)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AGE)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AHA)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ALG)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AMX)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (APR)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AQD)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ATQ)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ATX)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (BBG)
  • 4.0 W8 Petrol (BDN)
  • VR5 Petrol (AZX)
Passat Mk6 2005-2011 31
  • 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (CDGA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 FSi Petrol (BLF)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (BZB)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMP)
  • 2.0 BlueTDi Diesel (CBAC)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLX)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVX)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BKP)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BMA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BVE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BWV)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDC)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BMR)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BUZ)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BWA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAWB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZA)
  • 3.2 VR6 FSi Petrol (AXZ)
  • R36 Petrol (BWS)
Passat Mk7 (/-Alltrack) 2011-2015 12
  • 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (CDGA)
  • 1.4 TSI FlexFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CKMA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD)
  • 1.6 TDI DPF Diesel (CAYC)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFA)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFGB)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFGC)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZB)
  • R36 Petrol (BWS)
Passat Mk8 2015-2025 32
  • 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZDA)
  • 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZEA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DADA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCXA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCZA)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (CJSA)
  • 1.8 TSI Petrol (CJSC)
  • 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (CUAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFEA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSRA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSRB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTUA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CHHB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CJXA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CXDA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (DKZA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (DNFE)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (DNNA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (DNUA)
  • GTE (1.4 TSI PHEV) Electricity,Petrol (CUKC+EAJA)
  • GTE (1.4 TSI PHEV) Electricity,Petrol (DGEB+EAJA/EBYA)
Passat MkIII /IV 1988-1997 25
  • 1.6 Kat. Petrol (EZA)
  • 1.6 Kat. Petrol (RF)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (AEK)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (AFT)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ABN)
  • 1.6 Petrol (EZ)
  • 1.6i Kat. Petrol (1F)
  • 1.8 16V MPI Petrol (KR)
  • 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PB)
  • 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PF)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (AAM)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (ABS)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (ADZ)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (RK)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (RP)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (1Y)
  • 1.9 TD Diesel (AAZ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 2.0 16V MPi Petrol (9A)
  • 2.0 16V MPi Petrol (ABF)
  • 2.0 8V MPI Petrol (2E)
  • 2.0 8V MPI Petrol (ADY)
  • 2.0 8V MPI Petrol (AGG)
  • 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AAA)
  • G60 Syncro (1.8 8V MPI) Petrol (PG)
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 3h00–5h00
Renew the coolant pump 3h00–5h00
Renew the coolant pump drive belt Suspension with increased ground clearance 3h30
Renew the coolant pump drive belt Standard suspension 3h00
Renew the coolant pump Suspension with increased ground clearance 5h00
Renew the coolant pump Standard suspension 4h00–5h00
Renew the coolant pump drive belt (F22, F378) 0h45
Renew the coolant pump drive belt F446 3h00

What is the function of a Volkswagen Passat water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the Volkswagen Passat water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the Volkswagen Passat water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.

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6 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Passat CC 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.4 TSI MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CKMA), 1.8 TSI Petrol (BZB), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA), 2.0 BlueTDi Diesel (CBAC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAW… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk5 1996-2005 1996-2005 1.6 Petrol (ADP), 1.6 Petrol (AHL), 1.6 Petrol (ALZ), 1.6 Petrol (ANA), 1.6 Petrol (ARM), 1.8 Petrol (ADR), 1.8 Petrol (AFY), 1.8 Petrol (APT), 1.8 Petrol (ARG), 1.8 Petrol (AWM), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AEB), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ANB), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (APU), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ATW), 1.8… Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk6 2005-2011 2005-2011 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (CDGA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC), 1.8 TSI Petrol (BZB), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE), 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS), 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMP), 2.0 B… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk7 (/-Alltrack) 2011-2015 2011-2015 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (CDGA), 1.4 TSI FlexFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CKMA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.6 TDI DPF Diesel (CAYC), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA), 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFA), 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TDI DPF … Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk8 2015-2025 2015-2025 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZDA), 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZEA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DADA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCXA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCZA), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CJSA), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CJSC), 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (CUAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB), 2.0 TDI D… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Passat MkIII /IV 1988-1997 1988-1997 1.6 Kat. Petrol (EZA), 1.6 Kat. Petrol (RF), 1.6 MPi Petrol (AEK), 1.6 MPi Petrol (AFT), 1.6 Petrol (ABN), 1.6 Petrol (EZ), 1.6i Kat. Petrol (1F), 1.8 16V MPI Petrol (KR), 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PB), 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PF), 1.8i 8V Petrol (AAM), 1.8i 8V Petrol (ABS), 1.8i 8V Petrol … Diesel, Petrol

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