EGR Cooler, Checking Switch-Over
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hand Vacuum Pump VAS 6213
Procedure
-- Remove the heat shield boot.
-- Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum diaphragm and connect the Hand Vacuum Pump VAS 6213 in its place.
-- Run the hand vacuum pump to generate a vacuum.
- The change over linkage on the EGR cooler moves -arrows-.
If the linkage does not move or only moves backward:
- The vacuum diaphragm is faulty.
- The change-over flap for the EGR moves with difficulty.
NOTE:
Install the heat shield in the same position.