Removing and installing lower part of left intake manifold — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: seals

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• Seal intake ports in cylinder head with a clean cloth.

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Always read rules for cleanliness and instructions for working on fuel system .Always follow these rules for cleanliness and instructions before starting work and while working on the fuel system. — Remove upper part of intake manifold .
2. Remove high pressure line between high pressure pump and rail on left cylinder bank (10).
3. Carefully press connecting rod (arrow) off intake manifold flap motor V275.
4. Disconnect electrical connector (1).
5. Unscrew bolts (3) and remove intake manifold flap motor V275(item 4).

6. Pull connectors off glow plugs of cylinders 4, 5 and 6.
7. Take exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve N345(1) out of retainer.
8. Remove bolt from rear coolant pipe (near vacuum pump).
9. Open clip and pull coolant pipe off exhaust gas recirculation cooler.
10. Remove bolts (arrows).
11. Bend up metal tab of coolant bleeder line on lower part of intake manifold.
12. Release clip (arrow) and remove pipe (1) for exhaust gas recirculation.
13. If necessary, push coolant breather line to one side.
14. Carefully remove lower part of intake manifold. [Note: Seal intake ports in cylinder head with a clean cloth.] [Note: Renew seals and gaskets.]
15. Install upper part of intake manifold .
16. Install high-pressure lines .
17. Check fuel system for leaks .

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