Removing and installing vacuum pump (TDI): Audi TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

• Renewed: seal

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• The noise insulation at the bottom must be removed for access to the bolts (bottom arrow).
• The vacuum hose must be pressed as far as possible onto connection of vacuum pump.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel (1 and 2).
2. Carefully lift off engine cover panel.
3. Release side catches (arrows) and detach air duct cover.
4. Release catches (arrow A) on both sides and unclip bottom air duct (2).
5. Swivel bottom air duct slightly to the rear and disengage air duct at mountings (3).

6. Disengage air pipe (1) from air duct (arrow B).
7. Unplug electrical connector (2) on air mass meter.
8. Detach hose (1).
9. Unfasten clamp (3) and detach air hose.
10. Remove bolt (4) and take off air cleaner housing.
11. ⚠ Take care not to damage the vacuum hose. The vacuum hose must be renewed if it is damaged. — Unscrew bolts at air pipe (arrows). [Note: The noise insulation at the bottom must be removed for access to the bolts (bottom arrow).]
12. Remove noise insulation (bottom) General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
13. Press air pipe to one side.
14. Detach vacuum hose upwards from vacuum pump.
15. Remove bolts from sealing flange of vacuum pump.
16. Pull vacuum pump out of mounting and remove from vehicle. [Note: Renew seal.]
17. Turn drive lugs of vacuum pump so they engage in slots in camshaft when vacuum pump is installed.
18. Fit vacuum pump in position.
19. Fit all bolts on sealing flange of vacuum pump and tighten to 9 Nm. — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
20. Push vacuum hose onto connection of vacuum pump. [Note: The vacuum hose must be pressed as far as possible onto connection of vacuum pump.]
21. Insert air pipe.
22. Screw in bolts (arrows) at air pipe.
23. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
24. Install air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
25. Plug in electrical connector (2) on air mass meter.
26. Clip in side catches (arrows) and fit air duct cover.
27. Install engine cover panel.

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