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Upper Intake Manifold






Upper Intake Manifold

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Socket 14 mm (3150)

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Ratchet, Reversible (V.A.G 1331/1)

Socket Insert AF 14 (V.A.G 1331/8)

Removing

Follow the guidelines for a clean working environment when working on the fuel system. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions and Fuel System Work Instructions ] Clean Working Conditions and Fuel System Work Instructions.

Always follow these rules before and during work.

- Remove the engine cover. Refer to => [ Engine Cover ] Engine Cover.

- Remove the charge air hose by loosening the clamp - 3 -.






- Remove the bolts - 2 - and disconnect the connector - 4 -.

- Remove the throttle valve control module - 5 -.

Ignore - 1 -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - for the clamps.






- Loosen the union nuts - 1 and 4 - and remove the high pressure fuel line.

Ignore - 2 and 3 -.

- Remove the ball studs - 1 and 2 -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the upper intake manifold.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

For tightening specifications, refer => [ Intake Manifold Overview ] Intake Manifold Overview.

Replace seals and sealing rings.

Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

To install the charge air hoses securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.

- Install the high pressure line. Refer to => [ High Pressure Lines, Installing ] Service and Repair.