Dismantling and assembling variable intake manifold — VW

🧭 Before you start

• Renewed: seal

🔩 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 variable intake manifold.
2. Loosen connecting bolts.
3. Disconnect upper and lower part of intake manifold. Separate both parts with light blows of a rubber headed hammer if necessary.
4. Clean contact surface.
5. Renew seal.
6. Put upper and lower part of intake manifold together and tighten all connecting bolts hand-tight.
7. Tighten all securing bolts in the indicated sequence to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
8. Install variable intake manifold.

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