Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Remove lower locking screw for valve body
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Locking screw
Remove Torx screw for valve body
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Open-end wrench (standard commercial SW 14)
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Torx insert (standard commercial E 10)
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Ratchet (standard commercial 3/8")
Remove circlip for valve body with needle nose pliers 1
Drive valve body out from below with driver
Slide toothed rod all the way in the direction of the valve body
Turn circlip so that the pointed end of the circlip is in the groove (arrow) of the housing
First lift circlip with slotted screwdriver then pull out with pliers
Before removing toothed rod, clean housing opening with compressed air