Assembly overview - intake manifold (engine codes BAG, BKG) — VW
Assembly overview - intake manifold (engine codes BAG, BKG) on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines BAG, BKG. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📐 22 workshop diagrams for BAG
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Assembly overview - intake manifold (engine codes BAG, BKG)
Return line
Blue or with blue marking.
Secure with spring-type clips.
Check for secure seating.
To fuel delivery unit in fuel tank:
Supply line
Secure with spring-type clips.
Check for secure seating.
From fuel filter.
Clip
Connecting pipe
Fuel pressure sender for low-pressure
G410
, 18 Nm
Note
From model year 2006 the
fuel pressure sender for low-pressure
G410
has been discontinued.
O-ring
Renew.
From model year 2006 the O-ring has been discontinued.
10 Nm
Banjo bolt, 18 Nm
Throttle valve module
J338
Clean
Chapter
.
If renewed, erase learnt values and adapt engine control unit
Vehicle diagnostic tester
“Guided functions”
.
10 Nm
Seal
Renew.
Press in onto stop
Retaining clip
From
activated charcoal filter system solenoid valve 1
N80
Intake manifold
Checking vacuum reservoir in intake manifold
Chapter
.
8 Nm
5 Nm
Connecting pipe
For exhaust gas recirculation system.
Fuel pressure sender
G247
, 20 Nm
High-pressure line
Banjo bolt, 18 Nm
20 Nm
O-ring
Renew (only versions with an O-ring)
Intake manifold lower part
When a new intake manifold lower part is fitted, the spacing sleeve for the injector is omitted
Caution
When installing lower part of intake manifold, ensure intake manifold flaps are not damaged.
Erase learnt values and adapt
intake manifold flap potentiometer
G336
to engine control unit
Vehicle diagnostic tester
“Guided functions”
.
Before removing and installing, lock vacuum positioning element using a 2.5 mm drill bit.
After installing a new lower part of intake manifold, remove retaining clip for vacuum positioning element.
After installing, check function of intake manifold flap using
hand vacuum pump
VAS 6213
Chapter
.
Gasket
Renew.
Note installation position.
10 Nm
Intake manifold flap potentiometer
G336
If renewed, erase learnt values and adapt engine control unit
Vehicle diagnostic tester
“Guided functions”
.
1.5 Nm
Vacuum actuator
For intake manifold flap
Check
Chapter
.
20 Nm
Intake manifold pressure sender
G71
5 Nm
Intake manifold flap air flow control valve
N316
Vacuum hose
To vacuum positioning element
20 Nm
Vacuum hose
From intake manifold
To
activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
N80
Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
N80
Return line
Blue or with blue marking.
Secure with spring-type clips.
Check for secure seating.
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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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