Removing and installing air mass meter: VW Jetta VI (CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: o-ring

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 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.

📐 67 workshop diagrams for CAWB

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect connector (1) on air mass meter G70.
2. Detach air intake hose at air mass meter G70.
3. Unscrew the two bolts on air mass meter. Carefully pull air mass meter out of guide on upper part of air filter. [Note: If the air filter element is very dirty or wet, dirt or water could reach the air mass meter G70 and affect the air mass value. This would lead to loss of power, since a smaller injection quantity is calculated.Always use genuine part for air filter element Electronic Parts Catalogue.Use a silicone-free lubricant to install the intake hose.Hose connections and hoses must be free of oil and grease before assembly.Install only approved clips to secure hose connections (Electronic Parts Catalogue).]
4. Check for salt residues, dirt and leaves in air mass meter and air intake hose (pure air side).
5. Check intake channel for contamination as far as air filter element. If contamination is found, remove salt residues, dirt and leaves from top and bottom part of air filter housing by rinsing out or using a vacuum cleaner if necessary. Removing and installing air filter
6. Renew O-ring.
7. Tighten bolts.

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