13 Add-on parts, Passat Alltrack
13.1 Safety requirements
Caution
When removing special add-on parts, use suitable gloves and
protective eyewear.
Do not use cutting wire to remove special add-on parts.
Special add-on parts must cure at least 3 hours after being
bonded before work on the vehicle is continued.
Note
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The special add-on parts have been developed to meet the
technical requirements of the relevant models.
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These special add-on parts should always be replaced with
the corresponding genuine parts.
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Without these special add-on parts, the vehicle will not comply
with the traffic regulations.
13.2 Fitting instructions for add-on parts
Note
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The add-on parts are bonded using double-sided adhesive
tape at the factory.
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Primer is applied to the attachments by the supplier. The at‐
tachments are delivered with double-sided adhesive tape.
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Ensure that protective foil of double-sided adhesive tape re‐
mains free of paint and atomised paint when painting add-on
parts.
13.3 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019
13. Add-on parts, Passat Alltrack 435