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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2011GOLF (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR INJECTIONSERVICE AND REPAIR
2011 Volkswagen Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBTA)
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.