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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 42
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📐 20 workshop diagrams for ASN
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Fit protective covers on bodywork .
- Remove engine compartment trim panel (right-side) (3)53.
- 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).
- Connect hand vacuum pumpVAS 6213 to corresponding vacuum hose.
- Remove rear right wheel housing liner 66.
- 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).
- Connect hand vacuum pumpVAS 6213 to corresponding vacuum hose.
- Operate hand vacuum pump to produce a vacuum.
- Vent vacuum pump.
- If linkage does not move, check linkage for ease of movement and check vacuum unit for leaks.
- Install engine compartment trim panel 53.
- Install rear wheel housing liner 66.
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