The 2006-2010 VW Passat is one of the best cars that's under the radar. The 2006 one I own desperately needed some maintenance and upgrades. These parts are super cheap and easy to replace yourself. Don't go to a mechanic when you get do-it-yourself and save a bunch of money. 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat (B6 Generation)
Is your car feeling a big sluggish? Does it seem hard to see at night? Do you have a floppy hood that won't stay up by itself? These questions and many others are answered here. This video is a guide to replacing the following parts in a Volkswagen Passat B6 generation car: headlight bulbs, cabin air filter, hood strut, wiper blades and engine air cleaner. This definitive DIY car repair and maintenance guide will teach you how to do basic maintenance by showing you how it is done on a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T FSI. This video shows the entire process for swapping parts: where the parts are, how to remove them, how to prepare the new parts and place them in. Works for all model years of the VW Passat B6 generation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011). This video is a definitive and comprehensive maintenance guide.
How To Make Your B6 VW Passat Feel New Again, Five EASY Volkswagen Passat DIYs ANYONE Can Do!
Headlights, Filters, Hood Struts and Wipers (2006-2010 B6 2.0T)
00:00 Introduction
00:45 How To Install LASFIT LED H7 LAAir Bulbs
02:18 How To Install Bosch Cabin Air Filter
05:14 How To Replace A Failing Hood Strut
06:16 Installing Windshield Wipers on a Passat
07:08 How To Install A Mann Engine Air Filter/Cleaner
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Tools list
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3/8" and/or 1/2" Ratchet
T20 and T25 Torx bits
Flathead screwdriver, pick tool
Philips Head Screwdriver
Parts List
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Capacities and Specifications
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No torque specs required for any of the maintenance items in this video.
Links to tools I use in my videos
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Passat Engine Codes (this 2006 is the 2.0 Turbo FSI):
2.0 FSI BLR / BVX / BVY I4 DOHC 16V FSI 1,984 cc (121 cu in) 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 6000 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 3500 2005-2010 213
2.0 Turbo FSI AXX / BWA / BPY I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 5100-6000 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) @ 1700-5000 2005-2008 235
2.0 TSI CAWB 2008-2010 235
CCTA / CBFA 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) @ 1800-5000 2008-2013 235
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