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Exhaust Flap Vacuum Reservoir, Checking



Exhaust Flap Vacuum Reservoir, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Hand vacuum pump V.A.G 1390







Work sequence
- Disconnect hose from vacuum reservoir for exhaust flap at respective rear muffler.
- Connect hand vacuum pump V.A.G 1390 to vacuum reservoir.







- Generate vacuum using hand vacuum pump V.A.G 1390.
- Linkage must move toward front
- Air out hand vacuum pump V.A.G 1390.
- Linkage must move toward rear

If linkage does not move:
- Check whether linkage moves easily or check vacuum reservoir for proper seal.