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Removing and installing exhauster pump for brake servo — VW

Removing and installing exhauster pump for brake servo on VW: 15 steps, engines BGP, BGQ, BPR, BPS. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

15 steps 8 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1C1, 1Y7

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  • Under no circumstances should the 4 bolts of the cover be loosened!

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove engine cover.
  2. Pull off intake hose (1) and connector (2) from air mass meter.
  3. Pull off hose (3) from air filter housing.
  4. Unscrew bolts (4) and (6) and remove air filter housing.
  5. Remove battery Electrical system27Removing and installing battery.
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  1. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove battery tray from vehicle.
  2. Remove intake hose (4). To do this, pull off air hoses (1) and (2) (push together circlip) and spring-type clip (3).
  3. Unclip wiring harness from retainer (2).
  4. Remove bolt (3) for coolant pipe.
  5. Pull off vacuum hose (1).
  6. Remove 3 bolts (arrows) and detach exhauster pump. [Note: Under no circumstances should the 4 bolts of the cover be loosened!]
  7. Remove old seal.
  8. Fit new gasket (2) on exhauster pump.
  9. Set drive lug (3) of exhauster pump so it engages in symmetrical slot of double chain sprocket (conversion gear) (1) when pump is fitted (arrows).
  10. Tighten securing bolts.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.