Four Seasons 46004 cooling fan clutch for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2004-2005 Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles is a thermal unit that drives the engine's cooling fan. Also called an engine cooling fan clutch, it adjusts how firmly the fan is driven as temperature changes.
- Reverse rotation, thermal, standard duty clutch type
- Designed, tested and built for each application
- Precision-machined aluminum construction
- Flange mounting with four M6 x 1.0 holes
Quick facts
- Part: Four Seasons 46004 cooling fan clutch
- Also called: engine cooling fan clutch
- Fits: the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2004-2005 Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Overheating in slow traffic, a loud fan roar or a wobbling fan can mean the clutch is worn. Those signs have other causes too, so with the engine off and cool, look the clutch over for fan wobble or oily residue before you replace it.
Fits
Besides the Passat above, it fits the 1997-2001 Audi A4 4-cylinder 1.8L and the 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro 4-cylinder 1.8L. It is a direct-fit replacement for these vehicles, with OE performance, fit and appearance.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Mounting type: Flange
- Bolt holes: 4, thread M6 x 1.0
- Maximum clutch diameter: 5.5 in
Build and materials
- Type: Thermal, non-electronic
- Rotation: Reverse rotation
- Duty: Standard duty
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One cooling fan clutch; the vehicle takes one. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new hardware, because the old pieces may not be reusable.
Installation notes
- Ready for out-of-the-box installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Four Seasons 46004 fit the 1997-2001 Audi A4 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. Four Seasons 46004 fits the 1997-2001 Audi A4 4-cylinder 1.8L, and the 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro 4-cylinder 1.8L as well.
Are bolts included with this cooling fan clutch?
No. Mounting hardware is not included. This listing is one cooling fan clutch, so plan on new hardware.
What thread do the mounting holes on the Four Seasons 46004 use?
The Four Seasons 46004 has four flange mounting holes with an M6 x 1.0 thread.
How can I tell if my cooling fan clutch is worn?
A wobbling fan, oily residue, a loud fan roar or overheating in slow traffic can mean a worn clutch. A shop can test it, since a proper test needs the engine running.
Is this cooling fan clutch thermal or electronic?
It is a thermal, non-electronic cooling fan clutch in a reverse rotation, standard duty design. Four Seasons 46004 is a new aluminum part.
