Removing and installing radiator grille, as of 01.2011: VW Passat CC / CC
Step-by-step removing and installing radiator grille, as of 01.2011 for the VW Passat CC / CC: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)
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- Radiator grille (1) and front bumper cover (2) must be aligned with headlights as a unit.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 2.0 Nm (1.5 lb-ft) | Start screws (2) and tighten to specified torque |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Remove bolts (2).
- Pull radiator grille (1) in parallel movement out of catches in front bumper cover (3).
- Insert radiator grille (1) in parallel movement into front bumper cover (3) and lock carrier.
- Clip radiator grille (1) with slight pressure into front bumper cover (3) and lock carrier. [Note: Radiator grille (1) and front bumper cover (2) must be aligned with headlights as a unit.]
- Start screws (2) and tighten to specified torque of 2.0 Nm. — 2.0 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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