How to check and replace the Cooling Fan Assembly and auxiliary electric cooling fans on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Check mechanical cooling fan, evaluate bearing play and make sure that this turns freely. Look for fluid leakages and remove the clutch where necessary. Check fuses and test the motor to the electric fan. Test the thermo switch, should it work. Install a new fan in case it is broken, according to the correct installation steps.

Genuine 2005 Volkswagen Passat Cooling Fan Assembly

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Blade Part Number: 058-121-301-B
$84.95 MSRP: $118.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan Wheel; Blade, Fan Blade
- Item Weight: 3.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 058-121-301-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Blade Part Number: 078-121-301-E
$110.67 MSRP: $155.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan Wheel; Blade, Fan Blade
- Item Weight: 3.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 078-121-301-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Fan Blade Part Number: 8D0-959-455-R
$288.21 MSRP: $393.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Electric Fan; Fan Blade
- Replaces: 8D0-959-455-P
- Item Weight: 2.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D0-959-455-R
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat Cooling Fan Assembly Parts and Q&A

Q: How to check and replace the Cooling Fan Assembly and auxiliary electric cooling fans on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Check mechanical cooling fan, evaluate bearing play and make sure that this turns freely. Look for fluid leakages and remove the clutch where necessary. Check fuses and test the motor to the electric fan. Test the thermo switch, should it work. Install a new fan in case it is broken, according to the correct installation steps.