Removing and installing lower part of right intake manifold — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: seals/gaskets

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• 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 engine cover panel .
• (Items 2, 3) should be disregarded.
• (Item 1) should be disregarded.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 engine cover panel (see the separate procedure).
2. Remove intake manifold upper part (see the separate procedure).
3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach guard for high-pressure line.
4. Unscrew union nuts (1) and (4) and remove high-pressure line. [Note: (Items 2, 3) should be disregarded.]
5. Disconnect electrical connector (2) from pump for exhaust gas recirculation cooler V400.

6. Unscrew bolts (1).
7. Remove electrical connectors (1) and (2) from bracket.
8. Carefully press connecting rod (1) off intake manifold flap motor V157.
9. Disconnect electrical connector (3) on intake manifold flap motor V157.
10. Unscrew bolts (2) and (4) and remove intake manifold flap motor V157.
11. Disconnect electrical connectors for glow plugs for cylinders 1, 2, 3.
12. Move wiring harness aside.
13. Remove bolts (arrows).
14. Push coolant pipe aside and remove lower part of right intake manifold. [Note: (Item 1) should be disregarded. Seal intake ports in cylinder head with a clean cloth.] [Note: Renew seals/gaskets.]
15. Install intake manifold flap motor V157.
16. Install upper part of intake manifold (see the separate procedure).
17. Install high-pressure lines (see the separate procedure).
18. Check fuel system for leaks (see the separate procedure).

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