Model Identification

Various suspensions options are available on Passat. Running gear version installed in vehicle is indicated by the factory weight code on the vehicle data plate. See Fig 1 . Vehicle data plate is located in spare tire well and in service book. Use the following table to aid in identifying suspension versions. Identifying proper suspension version is critical for wheel alignment. See IDENTIFYING PASSAT SUSPENSION VARIATIONS  table.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Data Plate (Passat)

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