Removing and installing intake manifold flap motor V157 and intake manifold flap potentiometer G336 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

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• Use assembly tool T10118 to facilitate opening of connectors which are less accessible
• Only loosen the nut with the left arrow until the retainer can be moved to the side.Plastic brackets are clipped on.For clarity, the illustration shows the intake manifold removed from the engine.
• The rear bolt (arrow) can only be unscrewed with a ratchet handle. The space between the bolt and the water pipe is very constricted.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 57 workshop diagrams for AXX

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover/air filter .
2. Unscrew air duct on lock carrier.
3. Remove turbocharger air recirculation valve N249(1) with housing and hose .
4. Pull off vacuum lines (arrows).
5. Pull off following connectors: [Note: Use assembly tool T10118 to facilitate opening of connectors which are less accessible]

6. Disconnect additional electrical connectors (arrows).
7. Loosen cable retainer (A) and place complete wiring harness to side.
8. Remove brackets for connectors from coolant pipe (arrows). [Note: Only loosen the nut with the left arrow until the retainer can be moved to the side.Plastic brackets are clipped on.For clarity, the illustration shows the intake manifold removed from the engine.]
9. Prise coupling rod (arrow) off intake manifold flap motor V157.
10. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) using 1/4" drive ratchet handle and T30 bit insert. [Note: The rear bolt (arrow) can only be unscrewed with a ratchet handle. The space between the bolt and the water pipe is very constricted.]
11. Remove intake manifold flap motor V157 from intake manifold.
12. Insert bolts (1 and 2) by hand to prevent damage to the thread.
13. Install turbocharger air recirculation valve N249.

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