01 VW Passat Heater Core The quick way!

Hey all! I did this heater core on my sons 01 Passat a while ago. Its a short cut way of doing it with out disassembling the whole dash. I suck at this so there is no reassembly:( sorry about that but the removal and replacement is on point I think. Hope its useful!!

[@franktedesco677]

I used your excellent and thorough tutorial to replace the heater core in my b5.5 Passat. You saved me big bucks! My cost was under under $250 for new core & evac/recharge a.c. Indie shop quoted $1300 Thank You and God bless!

[@BertsFordFactory]

Thank you! Don’t forget to subscribe😁

[@nadir_susan7185]

From this method you can also replace the evaporator?

[@dallas4616]

You really made this look easy. Makes me a little more willing to do it myself

[@BertsFordFactory]

you can do it, just take your time.

[@corymiller4805]

Thanks for posting this. I have to start this craziness today.

[@Xantius3]

Full VAG COM check, so you can fix other stuff hiding inside the dash. Good video...:)

[@dukeslays542]

OMG THIS CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! MARRY ME!!!!

[@abdelkaderbenmechih]

That was a nightmare for me to change cuz im geting freeze down here . I thought like its an impossible task to do but now i wana really thank you Its clear enough to go for it like just one day task that i can do on my own . Thanks again i really appreciate it.

[@CIPGAS]

Great video!

[@no1radu]

Good job guys

[@ProjectswithChaz]

Any trick to getting the bolt out of end of steering shaft? I took off the 16mm nut and using a T-50 star bit on bolt head; won’t budge. I assume it rusted, currently putting penetrating oil on it. It’s the last thing to disconnect after spending all day tinkering. Thanks for the video!

[@justindillon8896]

Thank you for the video.

[@KenPaisley]

I have the exact same car. If I saw it in a parking lot I would mistake it for my own!

[@BertsFordFactory]

Really love driving this guy for sure!

[@corymiller4805]

Will you msg a list of tools that you were using.

[@cesarfortes5487]

Boas venho agradecer ao vídeo porque ajudou-me muito fiz o trabalho em 3 horas sozinho só precisei de ajuda para tirar. Obrigado

[@BertsFordFactory]

I’ll assume your Portuguese:) thank you for the nice words, I’m glad you got your car fixed and the video was helpful:)

[@alext1311]

I had 2003 vw Passat 2.8L no heat on it , see the others disassembled it . I quit, but when I watched your video. It was more clear. Thanks really enjoyed. Can you tell how long it was taking you finished.

[@BertsFordFactory]

We took it apart one day and reassembled it the next day about 4 hours each day with drinks:)

[@theathomas822]

My husband is trying to replace the heater core on my 2004 passat but it is a 1.8l do you have a video for that because your video is very good with good clear instruction thank you

[@BertsFordFactory]

Sorry but I do not have a video specific for your vehicle.

[@adamkorekach9936]

It’s the exact same process Thea!

[@danielwalls7375]

Hey! Thank you for the video, we just changed our heater core but we ran into an issue. We can’t get the key out of the ignition now. Did you run into this issue?

[@BertsFordFactory]

I did not but it might have something to do with the shifter interlock. Make sure it is actually in park.

[@morrisonshamoy1147]

What are the tools I need

[@adamkorekach9936]

Abrupt ending. I’d like to see it go back in. Can one strong man get it in by himself?

[@BertsFordFactory]

You can do this by yourself but it’s asking for trouble. Stuff is so easy to break in the tight environment.

[@adamkorekach9936]

@@BertsFordFactory Got it done and so glad I had help. Pretty heavy on the steering column side and we broke what looked like a small coaxial cable with a black and purple plug. Did you have trouble getting the plastic wiper cowl back in? Mine is clipped back in but there’s now a horrible gap between it and the windshield.

[@cali4nia661]

I know it's been a year since you made this video but I need help. I did everything on the video but I feel like there is something missing because it won't release from the stereo.

[@BertsFordFactory]

I’m sorry I can’t remember, there might be a bracket on your that wasn’t on mine? Radio support or something

[@roberttidball6076]

Cover the shiter he scratched the hell out of that one all those brackets are sharp

[@absomigoo3024]

Why Did You Have To Drain The AC?

[@DerGolf2000]

The AC lines are not flexible. Without disconnecting them, its not possible to move the dash.

[@adamkorekach9936]

@@DerGolf2000 Thanks Zee Gov! I was also wondering the same thing.

[@alenaewell558]

We got the heater core replaced and everything put back together but there is no power to the climate control or radio now. Any ideas?

[@BertsFordFactory]

I would definitely double check all those power and ground cables!

[@alenaewell558]

@@BertsFordFactory that's the first thing I checked. Can't find any missed connections or grounds or damage to any wires.

[@alenaewell558]

@@BertsFordFactory also the defrost is blowing at full blast.

[@alenaewell558]

@@BertsFordFactory I found it! One plug out from the back of the heat control and 2 radio wires disconnected. Thanks for your quick response.

[@bryongliege8090]

First!

[@chrisevans8720]

This is definitely not the quick way lmfao

[@BertsFordFactory]

Compared to disassembling the whole dash like most people do I think so:)

[@luketanner7638]

Every video missing the reinstall. Can’t get the dash back in 🫤

[@BertsFordFactory]

Sorry to disappoint:(