The service and repair manual for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat — 2.0L I4 and 3.6L V6 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Highline Wagon 4-Door · Trendline Wagon 4-Door · 3.6 Sedan 4-Door +4 |
| Other 2009 Passat variants | Passat CC → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 211 complaints · 557 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Passat manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 276
- General Information 1,501
- Accessories & Equipment 1,634
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 472
- Body & Frame 985
- Maintenance 464
- Brakes 159
- Restraints 140
- Drivelines & Axles 479
- Steering 160
- Electrical 1,233
- Suspension 857
- Engine Mechanical 313
- Transmission 20
- Engine Performance 407
- Service 87
- COOLING SYSTEM for BPY Engines 19
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Passat
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 17V509000If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V078000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
- Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion) · 08V577000Driver attempts to overcome the system during malfunction will cause (1) vibrations in the steering.
Owners have filed 211 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 557 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Passat. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Passat manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Passat?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 3.6L V6 across the Comfortline Sedan 4-Door, 2.0T Sedan 4-Door, Trendline Sedan 4-Door, Highline Wagon 4-Door, Trendline Wagon 4-Door, 3.6 Sedan 4-Door, Highline Sedan 4-Door, Comfortline Wagon 4-Door, Komfort Wagon 4-Door, Komfort Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 2009 Passat problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Passat, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volkswagen dealers.
Does it include 2009 Passat wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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