Removing and installing intake manifold flap motor V157 - vehicles with engine codes AZV, BKD — AUDI
Removing and installing intake manifold flap motor V157 - vehicles with engine codes AZV, BKD on Audi: 13 steps, engines AZV, BKD, BMN, BUY.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)
- Renewed: gaskets
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- Renew gaskets and seals.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.
- When installing air pipes/air intake hoses with plug-in connectors, ensure that the securing clip (arrow) engages audibly in the retaining lug (A).
📐 95 workshop diagrams for AZV
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Pull dipstick (1) out of guide tube.
- Lift engine cover panel at sides (arrows 2) and pull off towards front (arrow 3).
- Re-insert dipstick in guide tube.
- Lift off engine cover panel (outside (1) and inside (2)) by pulling up evenly.
- Pull off front seal at lock carrier.
- Unplug electrical connector (2) at air mass meter G70.
- Detach vent hose (1) and air hoses (3) and (5).
- Unscrew bolt (4) and remove air cleaner housing.
- Unscrew retaining lug for connecting pipe (arrow).
- Detach electrical connector (6) at intake manifold flap motor V157.
- Detach front air intake hose from intake manifold flap motor V157 by lifting retaining clip (1) slightly.
- Unbolt intake manifold flap motor V157 from mechanical exhaust gas recirculation valve. [Note: Renew gaskets and seals.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.]
- When installing air pipes/air intake hoses with plug-in connectors, ensure that the securing clip (arrow) engages audibly in the retaining lug (A).
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