Passat · Handling
Passat Coilovers Install Guide
Your Passat
Pick your year to see what fits.
Adjustable height
Expert$850–$1,8004–6 hrs
Why do it
Sets the height and cuts body roll.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- KW V1 10280011 (B5, B5.5 2WD) For FWD cars.Fits 1998–2005 · 1.8T, 2.8L V6
- KW V1 10280087 (B6 FWD, AWD) Lists FWD and AWD.Fits 2006–2010 · 2.0T, 3.6L V6
- Yellow Speed Super Low (12-22 FWD NMS) For FWD cars.Fits 2012–2022 · 2.5L, 1.8T, 2.0T, 3.6L V6
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Before you start
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
Steps
Remove the front
- Take off the wheel and strut.
Take off the top
- Remove the strut top.
Do the rear
- Take off the rear and fit the coilover.
Remove the front
- Take off the front.
Reach the upper mount
- Reach it.
Install the front
- Fit the coilover.
Reassemble the front
- Put it together.
Remove the rear
- Take off the rear.
Install the rear
- Fit it and finish.
Install the front
- Swap the front strut for the coilover.
Install the rear
- Swap the rear for the coilover.
How to know it worked
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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