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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN (3B3) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWM)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR FLOW METER/SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM)
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM)SECTION Service and Repair
Air filter, disassembling and assembling
1 - Air ducts
- to metering unit
2 - Filter element
3 - Seal
4 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-*
5 - Air duct
6 - 6 Nm
7 - Air filter, upper portion
8 - Cooling body
- Not for engine code AWM
9 - Rubber ring
- Not for engine code AWM
10 - Wire
- For EVAP canister system
11 - 10 Nm
12 - Heat shield
13 - Rubber grommet
14 - Spacer sleeve
15 - Base plate
16 - Air filter, lower portion
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.