I'm glad to see actual repair videos about Volkswagens are appearing on this channel. I've been watching for sometime now but my greatest interest lies on learning (by watching videos ofcourse) how to perform my own repairs on Volkswagens and Audis. I hope the Humble mechanics shows us more content like this going forward since he has such great experience working on these cars as a DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN. He knows all the proper steps to follow and clearly shows us where parts are seceptable to break. It's that knowledge that is so valuable to me. Keep this content coming! great job
Kenneth White you are correct sir..Ive been wrenching for 35 years and VW/AUDI seem to be weak spots in my skillset and HM vids seem to unlock some of these mysteries. Thanks HM !
Mike Mcelveen I don't personally own a VW/Audi but where I live we have a huge volume selling dealership and I've often considered buying one. My first car was an Audi back in the 80's and if I had access to the knowledge that HM knows about these cars I would have been so much more ahead of the game. Nobody on RU-vid matches his knowledge of these cars but what good is that if he only talks about theories and repairs without the actual car there to watch him perform the repair on??? I would like to see Passats, Jettas, Golfs, Gtis and maybe an occasional Quantum. Remember those??? ETCG used to do all the Honda videos, so why not HM shows the work on VW
Thanks. There are a few reasons I havent. done a ton of VW repair videos. 1) At the dealer I could not film. 2) The usually get crap views. 3)They take the most time to make. The return on time investment is pretty low. But I think it's important to show folks the best way to do things. I will be doing many more repair type videos. Honestly it can be frustrating because I can talk about something and get a ton more views than showing how to fix an issue on a VW. Just a little insight on how the YT game goes. Repair videos do way better when they are nor car specific. But that wont stop me from making VW videos. I just hope that if you guys get value or save a ton of money you help me out by sharing the show, or joining CrewMembers.
It's sad this is how YT works. I think if people are serious maybe they could bring you their VW to work on to make the specific video. They pay for the parts and some money towards the cost of the video. Win win because they get the best VW tech working on their car for just the cost of parts and cameraman fee. You get the video on RU-vid and everyone gets to see it for free. Just my suggestion
Thanks for this video. I like the detail on how to undo the plastic clips. This is the sort of detail that is left to the imagination in service manuals. It is so easy to break plastic fasteners the first time doing a job. I also like that you covered putting the bumper back on. It is nice to know the trick to align the bumper and fender.
without doubt that is the very best bumper removal video I have ever seen for this car. Thanks for taking the time to post such as detailed process particularly for the removal of the hood puller and grill. Helped me a tremendous amount.
Mine too. I love my Passat. Next week the headlight repair video will be out. I am coming up on a timing belt too. Plus it needs a suspension refresh. Lot of good B5.5 stuff coming
Great info! I have the front clip pulled head light removed and all the bumper lights disconnected. Found the lower plastic rad cap broken /cracked . 1h.20 minutes. I been meaning to change the driving lights and fix the headlight covers and do a rad flush so it just a little more extra work repairing the damaged bumper and front clip.
This job is so easy, that once you do it, you will be able to remove and install the bumper faster than watching this video. LOL i am working on the final part of the video fixing the wiring inside the headlight. Stay tuned for that.
When you did your first bumper cover removal did you read the entire process on the VW system or just kinda go for it? I think I looked at the process for about 2 min and off I went. I think on all the vehicles I worked on I only broke less than 5 hood latch pulls. I always worked from the bottom up on all bumpers covers. Seems like to upper screws help hold the cover on more securely, especially when working on a lift.
yea I read the entire thing I was super freaked out to take body panels off. LOL That is good number on the pulls. I have broken a few more than that I think ;). How mine didn't break is a miracle
I had to do this when I had to replace the snub mount on the front end of my 2003 B5.5. It was the biggest nightmare ever because of the Mickey Mouse latch tab. I now have a 2007 Passat and I am glad it does not have that feature. Makes thigs easier if I ever have to remove the grill and bumper.
Good morning from sunny California.love the detailed instructions . Will be removing the front bumper on my bosses BMW x5 today to replace the auxiliary radiator fan. bumper brothers united. thanks HM
i was removing this few weeks ago, there wasn't clear instructions so i just tried myself, the biggest problem was hood pull latch, but i managed to do it... however, i wish i had to do that after seeing this video
Man I am glad you got it done. That hood pull is almost a replacement part on this job. Luckily they are not too expensive if you break it. I have broken my fair share. LOL
HumbleMechanic hahaha i was sooo afraid because that thing that i even put the wooden pole next to hood strut (because strut is not that strong anymore, it holds, but with little bump, hood is going down) hahah thankfully it all went well as i said :D love your videos man, and the best part is that we have the same car so working on it is awesome thanks to your videos
Rock on!!! while I was typing the notes for this show, I was thinking back to the first one I did. I was so freaked out by taking the front of the car apart. Now I can do this in my sleep. I am thinking about filming a speed test because I am sure I can do the whole thing faster than this video HAHAHA
HumbleMechanic for someone like you, there is no doubt about that btw, it took me good hour and half just to disassemble and assamble it hahaha to be honest, i do not have any mechanic expirience, i just like to DIY on my car, and the best part is i am not getting ripped of by some mechanics for some minior jobs
I have a 2011 jetta 2.0L. i was wondering, do all vw bumpers remove in similar ways. I've notice from at least this years vehicle up to 2016 models of multiple types of VWs that the y are removed in similar ways. All I need to know is will these steps, obviously not exactly the same, be similar to my 2011 front bumper. bumper came loose on driver side after a minor accident.
The last one of these I did (the only one) had an extra piece of plastic in the inner fender. When I pulled the bumper off it just fell out and I had a bear of a time figuring out how to get it back in.
@@HumbleMechanic thanks man! What's up from Wallaceburg Ontario Canada 🇨🇦!!! I will have to try that. There was a couple at a junkyard locally, but they ALL SOLD?!! That's nuts eh?
@@HumbleMechanicWhat I meant was how long would this job take from start to finish? The cam tool is not available from what I can find, so I'm going to make my own from a flat bar and drill and tap holes to replicated the cam locking pins. That alone will probably take me a few hours to make from just using your video as a guide.
Hey can you help me with my audi a4. I have a 99 audi a4 turbo and it's got a definite vacuum leak and when the car is turned on and running it shacks and gas smell comes into the cabin. And engine is mis firing where do I start?
Well that was straight to the point and easy to follow. Well done! Wish you had made it a few years back when I had to drop the bumper to replace my headlights lol. But great video. Keep them coming
Some times you just have to look at it wrong. LOL. Yea a lot of older plastic is very brittle and gets sad when you mess with it. I removed my hood pull about 5 times for this video. I am kinda surprised it didn't break. When I do my next timing belt, it will get replaced either way. I think they are under $15 on amazon amzn.to/2sQdmot
This video was AWESOME!!!!! Thank You :) I literally brought my laptop outside and followed step by step. watched then paused did the step then watched and paused and did the step. I have never done anything like this on a car and I had to replace both headlights on my Sons 2001 VW Passat and this video gave me the courage to try it on my own. I was done in 3 hours and it turned out perfect. I bet the saved me $500 by doing it myself. Thanks again.
That could help for sure. I usually don't worry too much about that. The bottom is the textured part of the bumper cover. IF you set it down gently it will not scratch it at all. Plus, most of them have been beat to hell by now anyway. LOL
Hi, i enjoy your channel a lot. Do i need to remove the bumber to change my horns? I have 2003 b5.5 2.5tdi wagon. I located the horns od the left side, near the fog light. I hope you can answer my question. Thank you :)
Fantastic video, you saved me a huge headache and a lot of wasted effort! Bumper got pulled loose on a curb after parking too close - and I didn't know about the 'slide clips' on the sides below the lights. Was able to slide them back in place with some elbow grease and get the two upward facing screws back in. She's safe to drive again, and now I can have my mechanic make sure nothing else is wrong.
I did this to a 2007 passat to replace the PCV diaphragm, the repair went well with one exception, I did not take pictures of the harness routing and cannot seem to figure out how it is supposed to be routed! does anybody have a diagram??
Don't forget on the 1998-2000 passat there is a 10mm bolt behind the turn signal indicators! so they'll need removing first by unhooking the spring from the back - at least here in Europe you do.......
ugghhh I have to put alternator in my daughters b6 vr6 passat, pretty sure it needs to be in service position... but I can't seem to find a real manual for it anywhere so I appreciate the video for a little direction. thanks HM
It would also be great if you could replace the headlights with the xenon ones! But this was definitely a cool video, I hope that you'll make more of the b5.5, since it's also my daily driver😀
What are those marker lights you have? I used to have a 2002 Passat Wagon and mine were the stock orange. Yours match the paint and kinda just looks like a solid piece. Just generally curious about what yours are and how they work.
