OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi N-013-972-9 is an individual Phillips-head panel screw for the assigned original interior grab-handle connection on the Passat applications listed below. Its nominal specification is 4.8 × 25.
Technical details and contents
- Factory part number: N-013-972-9 / N0139729.
- Nominal screw specification: 4.8 × 25.
- Phillips cross-recess drive and oval head.
- Pointed threaded profile for the intended receiver.
- Quantity supplied: one individual screw.
The nominal designation identifies the functional screw specification and is not a shipping measurement. Match the original handle attachment and receiver. A similar screw can have a different length, head-bearing shape or threaded profile.
Function at the grab handle
The screw retains the original interior grab-handle attachment at its specified mounting point. Correct hardware allows the handle and its mounting pieces to seat as designed without relying on an improvised screw.
The verified application covers the assigned handle connection in the listed sedan and wagon bodies. Other interior screws may look similar while serving a different joint. Use the complete factory number and original fastening arrangement.
Common reasons to replace
- The screw is missing after handle or headliner-area service.
- The Phillips drive has become damaged or rounded.
- The threaded profile no longer engages correctly.
- The screw is bent or the head no longer seats properly.
- An incorrect substitute fastener has been used previously.
Inspect the handle, mounting piece and receiving point before installing replacement hardware. A new screw cannot repair a cracked handle or stripped receiver. Do not overtighten to compensate for damaged mating parts.
Vehicle fitment
The table identifies the sedan and wagon configurations within the verified handle application. Engine details distinguish the available model-year profiles; the screw remains specific to its original body-mounted handle connection.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2005 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | B5/B5.5 sedan or wagon; original interior grab-handle attachment; Body-mounted handle hardware; match original handle and receiver | Assigned 4.8 × 25 Phillips-head grip-handle screw. Sedan or wagon. Not a general replacement for every interior screw. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2005 | 2.8L gasoline V6 | B5/B5.5 sedan or wagon; original interior grab-handle attachment; Body-mounted handle hardware; match original handle and receiver | Assigned 4.8 × 25 Phillips-head grip-handle screw. Sedan or wagon. Not a general replacement for every interior screw. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2002–2004 | 4.0L gasoline W8 | B5.5 W8 sedan or wagon; original interior grab-handle attachment; Body-mounted handle hardware; match original handle and receiver | Assigned 4.8 × 25 Phillips-head grip-handle screw. Sedan or wagon. Not a general replacement for every interior screw. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2004–2005 | 2.0L TDI diesel inline-four | B5.5 sedan or wagon; original interior grab-handle attachment; Body-mounted handle hardware; match original handle and receiver | Assigned 4.8 × 25 Phillips-head grip-handle screw. Sedan or wagon. Not a general replacement for every interior screw. |
Installation guidance
Follow the factory interior-handle removal and installation procedure for the exact vehicle. Protect nearby trim and keep any original covers, spacers and mounting pieces identified during disassembly.
Align the handle and start the screw carefully in the intended receiver. Use a correctly fitting Phillips tool and the specified tightening instruction for the handle. Do not use the screw to pull misaligned trim or a damaged mounting point into position.
After assembly, verify that the handle is seated and retained correctly and that the covers and surrounding trim are fitted as prescribed. Investigate any remaining movement rather than adding extra torque.
Ordering information
This listing supplies one genuine mounting screw. Handle, cover caps, spacers, receiver, headliner and a complete fitting kit are not included. Confirm the required screw quantity and the condition of all associated mounting pieces.