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Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — AUDI

Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap on Audi: 12 steps, engines ASN, AVK, BBJ, BBK. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps 32 engine codes engine codes merged from 14 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

📐 20 workshop diagrams for ASN

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 1
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 2
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 3
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 4
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 5
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 6
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 7
Checking vacuum unit for exhaust flap — ASN · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

  1. Fit protective covers on bodywork .
  2. Remove engine compartment trim panel (right-side) (3)53.
  3. Detach vacuum hoses (1) (leading to vacuum unit for exhaust flap, left-side) and (3) (leading to vacuum unit, right-side) from T-piece (2).
  4. Connect hand vacuum pumpVAS 6213 to corresponding vacuum hose.
  5. Remove rear right wheel housing liner 66.
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  1. Detach vacuum hoses (1) (leading to vacuum unit for exhaust flap, left-side) and (3) (leading to vacuum unit, right-side) from T-piece (2).
  2. Connect hand vacuum pumpVAS 6213 to corresponding vacuum hose.
  3. Operate hand vacuum pump to produce a vacuum.
  4. Vent vacuum pump.
  5. If linkage does not move, check linkage for ease of movement and check vacuum unit for leaks.
  6. Install engine compartment trim panel 53.
  7. Install rear wheel housing liner 66.
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.