Removal and Replacement
Throttle Valve Control Module (J338)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)
Removing
• Refer to => [ Intake Manifold Overview ] Intake Manifold Overview.
- Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.
- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud ] Fan Shroud.
- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.
- Remove the bolt - 4 -.
- Disconnect electrical connector - arrow -.
- Remove the noise insulation..
- Remove the charge air hose by loosening the clamps - 1 and 2 -.
- Seal off the connection on the charge air cooler with a clean cloth.
- Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the charge air pipe downward.
- Disconnect the throttle valve control module electrical connector - 1 -.
- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the throttle valve control module.
Installing
• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Intake Manifold Overview ] Intake Manifold Overview.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Clean the sealing ring surface.
- Replace the seal.
• The rim of the seal must fit into the groove inside the intake manifold
- If the throttle valve control module was replaced, then the Engine Control Module (ECM) must be adapted to the throttle valve control module. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.