Intake Flap Motor

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Removing

-- Remove engine cover.

One Piece Engine Cover

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of One Piece Engine Cover

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Pull the one piece front engine cover -arrows A- upward with a quick jerk and then pull the lower mount -arrow B- forward.

Two Piece Engine Cover

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Two Piece Engine Cover

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On the two piece engine cover, first pull the outer cover upward with a quick jerk -arrows in the upper illustration-, then pull the inner engine cover upward with a quick jerk -arrows in lower illustration-.

NOTE:

The hoses -2- remain connected.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Clips To Remove Air Duct

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-- Remove air duct. To do this slightly lift the clips -1- and remove the bolt -3- from the transport strap.

-- Disconnect connector -arrow- at intake flap motor -V157-.

Fig 4: Identifying Intake Flap Motor V157 Connector & Bolts

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-- Remove bolts -1 to 3- and remove intake flap motor -V157-.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

NOTE:

Always replace gaskets and seals.

Pay attention to the information when installing the air guide pipe to the connector, refer to WITH CONNECTION COUPLINGS .

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps.

-- Tighten bolts for intake flap motor -V157- to 10 Nm.