Removing and installing vacuum unit for turbocharger — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014); platform codes 5M1, 1F7, 137, 521

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• The positions labelled (1, 2, 3) should be disregarded.
• The position labelled (2) should be disregarded.
• The positions labelled (1) and (4) should be disregarded.
• The position labelled (4) should be disregarded.
• Ensure securing clip seats correctly in the pin groove.

🔧 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. Detach coolant hose (2) from engine cover panel.
2. Pull oil dipstick out.
3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove engine cover panel.
4. Remove air filter housing .
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove heat shield for turbocharger.

6. Unscrew bolts (2) and remove retaining clip (1).
7. Pull connector (3) off charge air pressure sender G31.
8. Release catches (arrows) and pull air pipe first off throttle valve module J338 and then off turbocharger.
9. Lay hoses at air pipe to side.
10. Unscrew bolt (4) and remove crankcase breather hose from turbocharger (arrow) and lay it to side. [Note: The positions labelled (1, 2, 3) should be disregarded.]
11. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clips3094 as illustrated.
12. Remove bolts (1, 3, 4, 5).
13. Pull coolant lines off turbocharger and lay to side. [Note: The position labelled (2) should be disregarded.]
14. Unscrew bolts (2) and (3), then remove retaining plate. [Note: The positions labelled (1) and (4) should be disregarded.]
15. Lever off securing clip (2) and pull threaded piece (1) of operating rod off operating lever pin (3). [Note: The position labelled (4) should be disregarded.]
16. Remove hose (2) from turbocharger vacuum unit.
17. Unscrew bolts (1) and remove turbocharger vacuum unit (3).
18. Install new securing clip for operating rod. [Note: Ensure securing clip seats correctly in the pin groove.]
19. Adjusting vacuum unit for turbocharger .

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