Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing fresh air intake, RHD vehicles
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Remove plenum chamber cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50. |
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Remove cover for fresh air intake
→ Chapter. |
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Remove air quality sensor -G238- (only on vehicles with
Climatronic)
→ Chapter. |
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Remove fresh air intake -1-
from plenum chamber. |
| Install in reverse order. |
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Align air intake grille on metal collar. |
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Hold air intake grille and screw on outer nut half-way onto
welded stud. |
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Screw on nut on opposite side. |
 Note
| The seal -2- must be properly
seated on air intake grille. |
| Water may enter the fresh air intake if the grille is
damaged or not properly fitted. This may result in complaints
about odours from the heater and air conditioning system and/or
about moisture in the vehicle. |
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Component |
Specified torque |
| Nut |
3 Nm |
Removing
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Remove plenum chamber cover
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
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Note
The illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle. The
removal and installation procedure is identical for both
versions.
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Other materials:
Lowering rear axle, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, except for
e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly tool -3301-
Assembly tool -3346-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Lower subframe ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Fitting the rear towing eye
→ Driving notes on towing
Observe any legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
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Moving wipers to service position
Caution
Risk of damaging the bonnet when moving wipers back
into the park position.
Do not manoeuvre the vehicle with wiper arms folded
out.
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