Renewing seal on injector: VW 1.4 (CDGA)
Step-by-step renewing seal on injector for the VW 1.4 (CDGA): 9 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)
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- Make sure that the tank shut-off valve on each of the natural gas tanks is closed. — Remove O-ring (3).
- Natural gas system may not be operated until tested accordingly.
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) | Place lower part of intake manifold carefully on injectors and tighten securing bolts |
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.
📐 41 workshop diagrams for CDGA
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Make sure that the tank shut-off valve on each of the natural gas tanks is closed. — Remove O-ring (3).
- Check support washer (2) and spring element (1) for damage.
- Moisten new O-ring with oil, and fit new O-ring (3) in front of support washer (2).
- Place lower part of intake manifold carefully on injectors and tighten securing bolts to 20 Nm Removing and installing lower part of intake manifold. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
- Install intake manifold Assembly overview - intake manifold.
- Install regulating flap control unit J808 and throttle valve module J338Removing and installing regulating flap control unit J808 and throttle valve module J338. [Note: Natural gas system may not be operated until tested accordingly.]
- ⚠ Operating the natural gas system without having tested it for leaks according to specifications may result in severe injuries or death.The necessary scope of the leakage test depends on the pressure section which has been worked on.Note the following allocation! — Open fuel tank shut-off valves N361/N362/N363/N429 (depending on vehicle model and equipment level) using hand wheel T50026.
- Check gas system Checking natural gas supply system for leaks
- Install air filter Removing and installing air filter housing.
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TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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