Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk2 > Power unit | 1.2/55 kW TDI CR Engine | Exhaust system | Exhaust gas recirculation system | Checking change-over flap for radiator for exhaust gas recirculation

Checking change-over flap for radiator for exhaust gas recirculation

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Hand vacuum pump, e.g. -VAS 6213-

Work procedure

–	Remove the sound dampening system → Body Work; Rep. gr.50.

–	Release screws -1- and remove cover for right drive shaft.

–	Remove heat shield collar.

Note

In order to generate „vacuum“, push the ring -1- for the hand vacuum pump -VAS 6213- into position -A-.

–	Detach hose from vacuum setting element of change-over flap and connect the hand vacuum pump -VAS 6213- instead.

–	Generate vacuum with the hand vacuum pump.

l	The linkage on the vacuum setting element for the change-over flap for radiator of exhaust gas recirculation must move -arrows-.

If the linkage does not move or only moves with a sudden motion:

t	The vacuum setting element for the change-over flap for radiator of exhaust gas recirculation is defective.

t	Change-over flap for radiator of exhaust gas recirculation is sluggish.

–	Replace radiator for exhaust gas recirculation → Chapter.

Note

The heat shield collar should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.

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