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Removing and installing exhaust gas recirculation cooler, engine codes BMS, BWB — VW

Removing and installing exhaust gas recirculation cooler, engine codes BMS, BWB on VW: 12 steps, engines AMF, BAY, BMS, BNM.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps 6 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove engine cover panel 15.1.
  2. Remove noise insulation tray General body repairs, exterior50.
  3. Remove front exhaust pipe together with diesel particulate filter .
  4. Remove support for turbocharger with oil return line.
  5. Clamp off coolant hoses and with hose clamps, up to Ø 25 mm3094.
AMF? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Pull coolant hoses and off exhaust gas recirculation cooler.
  2. Unbolt connecting pipe .
  3. Unbolt exhaust gas recirculation cooler from connection for exhaust gas recirculation valve N18 with exhaust gas recirculation potentiometer G212.
  4. Unscrew bolts and remove exhaust gas recirculation cooler downwards.
  5. Install exhaust gas recirculation cooler with new gaskets .
  6. Fill coolant system with coolant .
  7. Check engine oil level .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.