Removing and installing exhaust gas recirculation system — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 601

• Renewed: gaskets

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• Renew gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts Electronic parts catalogue.Secure all hose connections with the hose clips corresponding to original equipment Electronic parts catalogue.Bolt on catalytic converter .

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. First, in the "“selection of functions and components ”" of a test pump 2 for coolant circulation V178.
2. Remove engine cover panel .
3. Remove air filter housing with air mass meter G70 and suction hose .
4. Remove bolt (1).
5. Unclip vacuum line (2) from bracket (arrow) and push it downwards.

6. Remove right front wheel.
7. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs66.
8. Remove noise insulation 50.
9. Unbolt catalytic converter from turbocharger and secure to a suitable place on plenum chamber bulkhead.
10. Remove connection pipe (2) leading to cooler for exhaust gas recirculation.
11. Unscrew connecting pipe (1) only at exhaust gas recirculation cooler (arrows).
12. Catch leaking engine oil with used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782.
13. Undo union nut (1).
14. Unscrew bolts (2, 3, 5 and 6).
15. Remove oil supply line (7).
16. Pull turbocharger support (4) off the oil return line (8).
17. Remove heat shielding covering at vacuum unit.
18. Pull vacuum line off vacuum unit.
19. Pull connector off exhaust gas recirculation actuator V338.
20. Clamp-off coolant hoses leading to exhaust gas recirculation cooler using hose clamps, up to ∅ 25 mm3094.
21. Collect escaping coolant with drip tray for workshop cranesVAS 6208.
22. Pull coolant hoses off exhaust gas recirculation cooler.
23. Unscrew bolts and remove exhaust gas recirculation cooler. [Note: Renew gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts Electronic parts catalogue.Secure all hose connections with the hose clips corresponding to original equipment Electronic parts catalogue.Bolt on catalytic converter .]
24. Replenish coolant .
25. Checking engine oil level .

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