Turbocharger Vacuum Diaphragm, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Version 1:

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Locking Ring And Vacuum Diaphragm Bolts

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the Charge Air Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -2- from the turbocharger vacuum diaphragm.

TIP:

When removing and installing the circlip the force on the lever system is to be kept as low as possible.

Using a large screwdriver, for example, can damage the turbocharger when pressing down on the circlip.

-- Remove the circlip -4-.

-- Remove vacuum diaphragm bolts -1-.

-- Disengage the control rod on the adjusting lever and remove the vacuum diaphragm with the Charge Air Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.

Version 2:

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Vacuum Diaphragm And Locking Ring

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Charge Air Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -1- from the turbocharger vacuum diaphragm.

TIP:

When removing and installing the circlip the force on the lever system is to be kept as low as possible.

Using a large screwdriver, for example, can damage the turbocharger when pressing down on the circlip.

-- Remove the circlip -4-.

-- Remove the vacuum diaphragm bolts -3-.

-- Disengage the control rod on the adjusting lever and remove the vacuum diaphragm with the Charge Air Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.