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Bentley Publishers is proud to announce the publication of the Volkswagen Passat Service Manual: 1998-2005. This repair manual covers the 1998 through 2005 model year Passat models built on the Volkswagen 'B5' platform.

The do-it-yourself Passat owner will find this manual an indispensable source of detailed maintenance and repair information. Even if you have no intention of working on your car, you will find that reading and owning this manual makes it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

• 1.8L turbo gasoline (engine codes: AEB, ATW, AUG, AWM)
• 2.8L gasoline (engine codes: AHA, ATQ)
• 4.0L gasoline (engine code: BDP)

• 5-speed manual (transmission codes: 012, 01W)
• 5-speed automatic (transmission code: 01V)
• 6-speed manual (transmission code: 01E)

• Covers Passat, Passat wagon and 4motion models built on the B5 platform.
• Large step-by-step maintenance section.
• Engine and cylinder head service, including timing belt and camshaft replacement.
• Component testing, removal and installation for engine lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems.
• Fuel supply service, including fuel pump delivery and electrical checks, EVAP system, and mechanical and electronic throttle control (E-gas).
• Fuel injection and ignition system component identification, electrical testing, technical data, and throttle valve control module adaptation using the factory scan tool.
• Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and axles.
• Repair information for ABS/EDL/ASR brake systems.
• Suspension component replacement, including struts, stabilizer bar, multi-link elements, and wheel bearings.
• Body adjustment and repairs, including doors, fenders, trim panels, bumpers, hood, lids, lights, instrument panel/dashboard, sunroof, seatbelts, and seats.
• Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C electrical component replacement and vacuum hose layout.
• Factory wiring diagrams and component locations.
• Volkswagen OBD II diagnostic trouble codes section with SAE & manufacturer defined P-codes, control module coding and readiness codes.
• Comprehensive Volkswagen factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening torques.

Bentley repair manuals provide the highest level of clarity and comprehensiveness for service and repair procedures. If you're looking for better understanding of your B5 platform Volkswagen Passat, look no further than Bentley.

Rating : - must have for passat owners
The step by step instuctions in this book are easy enough for anyone to be able to do minor maintenance by themselves. It is absolutly necessary if you want to do a decent job of maintaining your car without taking it to the dealer every 5k miles. It's written with the average driver in mind and will teach you a lot about your car. I recommend it if you're interested in keeping your Passat in tip-top shape.

I bought this along with the Actron code scanner...they work great together. The book has a list of all the codes (including manufacturer specific codes) with definitions for all of them.