How to remove and replace the heater core on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

In order to reach the heater core, it is necessary to remove the complete instrument panel and this may be a problem to a beginner. Empty AC system, empty cooling system and empty battery. Take off hoses, air conditioning lines and the instrument panel parts. Lastly, unscrew the heater core and install it back.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Heater Core Part Number: 8D1-819-030-B
$222.52 MSRP: $311.65
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 8D1-819-030-A
- Item Weight: 3.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D1-819-030-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, 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
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Heater Core Part Number: 8D1-819-031-C
$272.37 MSRP: $372.07
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Product Specifications
- Item Weight: 3.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8D1-819-031-C
- 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, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat Heater Core Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove and replace the heater core on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: In order to reach the heater core, it is necessary to remove the complete instrument panel and this may be a problem to a beginner. Empty AC system, empty cooling system and empty battery. Take off hoses, air conditioning lines and the instrument panel parts. Lastly, unscrew the heater core and install it back.