Removing and installing vacuum unit for charge pressure regulating valve — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove turbocharger .
2. Unclip fuse (4).
3. Remove securing bolts (2).
4. Remove vacuum unit (6).
5. Install vacuum unit (6) on turbocharger (position securing bolts with D 6); specified torque: 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)

6. Loosen lock nut (1) of operating rod (3).
7. Swing charge pressure valve lever (5) in direction of vacuum unit onto stop and hold in place.
8. Adjust length of operating rod (3) so that eye of rod can be placed over pin of lever (5) with ease. (Lever on stop without play)
9. Screw in operating rod 8 turns (rod will be shortened).
10. Tighten lock nuts.
11. Connect operating rod onto lever and fit fuse (4).
12. Install turbocharger.

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