What starter precautions should be taken before disconnecting the battery on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

These models have an anti-theft radio; have the activation code obtained before battery disconnect, as it may cause driveability problems and warning lights. Most scan tools cannot resolve this; dealer service is required. Disconnect the negative battery cable, raise the vehicle and follow some specific removal steps for components and then reinstall.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Starter Part Number: 068-911-024-GX
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- Item Weight: 8.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 068-911-024-GX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Starter Part Number: 078-911-023-DX
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- Replaces: 078-911-023-D
- Item Weight: 9.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 078-911-023-DX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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 Starter Part Number: 068-911-024-F
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 068-911-024-G
- Item Weight: 8.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 068-911-024-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat Starter Parts and Q&A

Q: What starter precautions should be taken before disconnecting the battery on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: These models have an anti-theft radio; have the activation code obtained before battery disconnect, as it may cause driveability problems and warning lights. Most scan tools cannot resolve this; dealer service is required. Disconnect the negative battery cable, raise the vehicle and follow some specific removal steps for components and then reinstall.