2009 Volkswagen Passat Service and Repair Manual

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2009 Volkswagen Passat service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Comfortline Sedan 4-Door
  • 2.0T Sedan 4-Door
  • Trendline Sedan 4-Door
  • Highline Wagon 4-Door
  • Trendline Wagon 4-Door
  • 3.6 Sedan 4-Door
  • Highline Sedan 4-Door
  • Comfortline Wagon 4-Door
  • Komfort Wagon 4-Door
  • Komfort Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.6L 3597CC 219Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2009 Volkswagen Passat Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #17V50900016/08/2017Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control modu

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge

NHTSA #16V07800010/02/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free

NHTSA #08V57700003/11/2008Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VW IS RECALLING 130 MY 2009 PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON, AND PASSAT CC VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR CONTROL UNIT THAT CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF T

Consequence

DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO OVERCOME THE SYSTEM DURING MALFUNCTION WILL CAUSE (1) VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 20

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

TSB #11026184

What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.

TSB #11025442

GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement

Showing the 8 most recent of 743 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20110929Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN UNKNOWN OBJECT IN THE ROAD. NONE OF THE FRONT OR REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUF

20180320Component: STEERINGCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THERE WERE NO

20180320Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THERE WERE NO

20180118Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Crash reported

ON 11/15/11 @33,125 MILES WHEN ACCELERATING INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL CORRECT BACK TO DRIVE "COULD NOT BE REPLICATED" BY VW SERVICE. THEN, CAR STARTED TO BECOME "HESITANT" ON ACCELERATION FRO

20180118Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported

ON 11/15/11 @33,125 MILES WHEN ACCELERATING INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL CORRECT BACK TO DRIVE "COULD NOT BE REPLICATED" BY VW SERVICE. THEN, CAR STARTED TO BECOME "HESITANT" ON ACCELERATION FRO

Showing the 5 most serious of 211 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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