EGR Electronic Vacuum Regulator Solenoid: Service and Repair

EGR vacuum regulator solenoid valve -N18-,removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ VAG1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
^ VAS5128 Wet and dry cleaner
^ Brush with plastic bristles

Note: To avoid damage to exhaust gas recirculation valve do not use solvents, fuel or sharp-edged tools or tools made out of metal to clean.

^ Disconnect connector from exhaust gas recirculation valve and remove securing bolts.
^ Pull valve carefully out of seat.

Note: For protection against soot particles, cover intake manifold inner part with a lint-free cloth.

^ Clean sooted surfaces with a plastic brush. Afterward, remove loose soot with a cloth.
^ Clean exhaust gas recirculation valve seat in intake manifold with a plastic brush and a cloth. Make sure that no soot particles enter intake manifold.
^ Take cloth out of intake manifold and clean intake manifold with a vacuum cleaner, if necessary.
^ Replace O-ring.
^ Insert valve carefully into seat in intake manifold and tighten screws to 10 Nm.