Actually, replacing the core is easy it simply slips in to where the old one was. The tricky part is you have to disassemble the entire dashboard to get to the core. If you one to two days to spend figuring out how to do that then replacing the core is easy. Here is a YouTube video showing the process:
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 20 valves.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has an inline 4 engine.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has a 5-speed manual.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat's turning circle is 37.4 ft..
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat is 15 ft. 5.2 in. (185.2 in.) long.
The curb weight of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat is 3225 lbs..
The maximum payload of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat is 1071 lbs..
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 41.5 in. of front leg room.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 37.8 in. of rear head room.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 54.6 in. of rear shoulder room.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 39.7 in. of front head room.