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Vacuum system, servicing

Fresh/recirculating air flap vacuum unit,
testing

- Detach hose -C- from two-way valve and connect vacuum pump US
8026, VAG1390 (or equivalent) to hose.
- Produce a vacuum (fresh/recirculating air flap moves against stop in
recirculating air mode position and remains in this position).

Note:

Removing and installing vacuum unit page 87-186 .

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Fresh/recirculating air flap vacuum unit,

removing and installing

- Remove heater/air conditioner assembly

complete with instrument panel page 87-159 .

- Remove screw A.
- Detach vacuum unit.
Setting X = 50 mm (1-31/32 in)
- Install in reverse order of removal.

Notes:
Do not disassemble air conditioner.
When installing, check for free operation.
Test vacuum system page 87-187 .

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Vacuum supply and one-way valve,

testing

- Detach hose -B- from two-way valve (N63) and connect vacuum gauge
VAG1368 (or equivalent) to hose.
- Start engine and run at idle until the readout has stabilized.
- Switch off engine. Vacuum reading on gauge must not drop by more
than 50 mbar within 2 minutes.

Notes:
Specification for vacuum when engine running: greater than 250 mbar.
Removing and installing vacuum reservoir and one-way valve page
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Testing -N63-, output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) page 01-42 .

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Vacuum reservoir with one-way valve,

removing and installing

- Remove heater/air conditioner assembly

complete with instrument panel page 87-159 .

- Remove screws -A-.

- Install in reverse order of removal.

Note:

Testing vacuum system page 87-187 .

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