Removing and installing turbocharger with attached parts — VW
Removing and installing turbocharger with attached parts on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines AGX, AHD, ANJ, APA.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
AHD ANJ APA BBE BBF
Observe rules for cleanliness => page
21-14
.
Engine codes AHD, APA, BBE, BBF => page
21-2
Engine code ANJ => page
21-7
Removing and installing parts of intercooler
=> page
21-11
.
Note:
All hose connections are secured with clips.
Charge air system must be leak-free.
Renew all self-locking nuts.
The assembly tool VAS 5024 or the pliers V.A.G 1921 is/are recommended for mounting the spring clips.
Engine codes AHD, APA, BBE, BBF
Connecting pipe
To EGR valve
=> page
26-12
, item
3
25 Nm
Heat shield
For intake manifold
Seal
Renew
Ensure proper installation position
Exhaust manifold
To vacuum hose
=> page
21-5
, item
21
Vacuum hose
blue
Oil supply line
Fill turbocharger with engine oil at fitting of oil supply line before installing
From oil filter holder
=> page
17-7
, item
6
To vacuum hose
=> page
21-4
, item
18
Vacuum hose
Yellow
Sealing ring
Renew
Banjo bolt, 30 Nm
Connecting pipe
Between turbocharger and connecting hose of air volume sensor
Secured on turbocharger and oil filter holder
10 Nm
Bracket
For EGR valve (N18) and solenoid valve for boost pressure control (N75)
Solenoid valve for boost pressure control (N75)
Check boost pressure control
=> page
20-21
Check actuation
=> Repair group 01; Self-Diagnosis; Final control diagnosis
5-Cyl. Diesel Engine, Mechanics
Self-Diagnosis
Final control diagnosis
Vacuum hose
Yellow
To control line
=> page
21-5
, item
25
Connecting plug
2-pin
For solenoid valve for boost pressure control (N75)
Vacuum hose
blue
Seal
Renew
Banjo bolt, 15 Nm
O-ring
Renew if damaged
Control line
Red
Wastegate
Part of turbocharger and cannot be renewed
Check boost pressure control
=> page
21-21
Oil return line
To cylinder block
30 Nm
Turbocharger
Removing and installing
=> page
21-15
Check boost pressure control
=> page
21-21
Front exhaust pipe
With catalyst
Cap nut, 25 Nm
Charge air hose
To charge air pipe
=> page
21-11
, item
4
60 Nm
Renew
Coat thread and head contact surface with lubricating grease G 000 500
Engine codeþöï
Clamp on exhaust manifold
Connecting pipe
Clamp on EGR valve
To EGR valve
=> page
26-12
, item
3
Seal
Renew
Ensure proper installation position
Heat shield
For intake manifold
Washer
25 Nm
Oil supply line
Fill turbocharger with engine oil at fitting of oil supply line before installing
Banjo bolt, 30 Nm
Sealing ring
Renew
To charge air pipe
=> page
21-11
, item
4
Charge air hose
Connecting pipe
Between turbocharger and connecting hose of air volume sensor
Secured on turbocharger and oil filter holder
10 Nm
Seal
Renew
30 Nm
Oil return line
To cylinder block
25 Nm
Control line
Connection diagram for vacuum hoses => page
26-16
Wastegate
Support
55 Nm
Seal
Renew
25 Nm
Renew
Front exhaust pipe
With catalyst
Turbocharger
Removing and installing
=> page
21-15
Check boost pressure control
=> page
21-21
Cap nut, 25 Nm
Exhaust manifold
25 Nm
Renew
25 Nm
Renew
Coat thread and head contact surface with lubricating grease G 000 500
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