What are the necessary steps to safely disconnect and replace a rack and pinions on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Get the activation code of the anti-theft radio before disconnecting the battery. This can cause warning lights to be activated and this necessitates resetting a scan tool. In order to take off the steering gear, have certain steps involved in the process and disconnection and installation in the process, including the proper alignment and fluid control during the entire process.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Steering Gear Part Number: 3B1-422-053-X
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Steering; Steering Gear
- Replaces: 3B1-422-053, 3B1-422-052-F, 3B1-422-052-SX, 3B1-422-052-S, 8D1-422-052-K
- Item Weight: 23.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3B1-422-053-X
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Steering Gear Part Number: 3B1-422-052-MX
$1249.67 MSRP: $1457.79
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Steering; Steering Gear
- Replaces: 3B1-422-052-R, 3B1-422-052-RX, 3B1-422-052-DX, 3B1-422-052-M
- Item Weight: 22.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3B1-422-052-MX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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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

2005 Volkswagen Passat Rack and Pinions Parts and Q&A

Q: What are the necessary steps to safely disconnect and replace a rack and pinions on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Get the activation code of the anti-theft radio before disconnecting the battery. This can cause warning lights to be activated and this necessitates resetting a scan tool. In order to take off the steering gear, have certain steps involved in the process and disconnection and installation in the process, including the proper alignment and fluid control during the entire process.