Air Injection: Service and Repair

2011 Volkswagen Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)SECTION Service and Repair





Secondary Air Injection System Overview

The Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system is not installed on all engines.






1 Bolt

10 Nm

2 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pipe

Follow the tightening sequence, refer to => [ AIR Pipe Bolt Tightening Sequence ].

3 Connector

For the AIR solenoid valve.

4 Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112)

Do not disassemble.

Checking, refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve, Checking ] Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve, Checking.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112) ] Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112).

5 Connecting Pipe

Make sure it is secure

To disengage, squeeze together the securing ring.

6 Secondary Air Injection Sensor 1 (G609)

Installed from MY 2009.

7 Bolt

2 Nm

Installed from MY 2009.

8 Bracket

9 Gasket

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

10 Bolt

10 Nm

11 Connecting Pipe

For the AIR pump.

12 Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor (V101)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor (V101) ] Service and Repair.

13 Rubber Bushing

14 Bolt

25 Nm

15 Nut

10 Nm

16 Intake Manifold Support

With the mounts for the AIR pump motor.

17 Cylinder Head

18 Connecting Pipe

AIR Pipe Bolt Tightening Sequence





- Replace all AIR pipe gaskets - A -.

- Install all bolts only hand tight.

- Tighten the bolts - 1 - first, then the bolt - 2 - and then the bolt - 3 - to 10 Nm.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.