Renewing vacuum unit with position sender 2 for charge pressure positioner G580 on low-pressure turbocharger — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

• Renewed: bolts

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• When removing and installing the circlip, do not apply too much force on the lever linkage. The turbocharger may be damaged when the circlip is pushed down, e.g using a large screwdriver.
• Use new bolts and a new circlip from the repair kit.The push rods are preset when delivered.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine .
2. Release hose clip (3) and detach air hose.
3. Remove bolt (arrows).
4. Remove pipe (1) from turbocharger (2).
5. Open clips (2), and pull off hoses (3).

6. Open heat insulation sleeve, and remove it.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows), and remove water pipes (1).
8. Pull vacuum hose (arrow) off vacuum unit (2).
9. Release and pull off connector (3).
10. Pull off circlip (arrow).
11. Pull push rod (1) off adjusting lever (2). [Note: When removing and installing the circlip, do not apply too much force on the lever linkage. The turbocharger may be damaged when the circlip is pushed down, e.g using a large screwdriver.]
12. Unscrew nuts (arrows), and pull out vacuum unit towards rear. [Note: Use new bolts and a new circlip from the repair kit.The push rods are preset when delivered.]

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