Polo 2018 ➤, Polo 2022 ➤, Taigo 2022 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2021
Checking position of warm air flap
– Check position of warm air flap -1- in lower part of air filter.
The warm air flap must close completely at temperatures
above +12°C.
Note
The snow screen land warm air flap are not fitted on all vehi‐
cles.
Installing
– Check air filter housing, air mass meter and water drains for
soiling and clean them if necessary ⇒ page 108 .
– Insert air filter element centred into mounting in lower part of
air filter.
– Carefully fit upper part of air filter onto lower part of air filter
without applying excessive force. Screw in securing bolts
and tighten them to specified torque.
Specified torque
Nm
1.5
Securing bolts -arrows-
4.29.9
Fuel filter housing: cleaning
Note
♦ The air mass value may be falsified due to excessive soiling
or moisture. This would lead to a loss of power because a
smaller injection quantity is calculated.
♦ Please observe disposal instructions!
♦ The cleaning is carried out according to a separate calcula‐
tion.
– Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air mass meter and
air intake hose (engine intake side).
– Check water drain hose in lower part of air filter housing for
dirt and clogging.
– Remove salt residues, dirt and leaves from upper and lower
part of air filter housing using a vacuum cleaner if necessary.
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4. Descriptions of work
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