Intake Manifold

2012 Volkswagen CC 4Motion (357) V6-3.6L (CNNA)SECTION Intake Manifold









Upper Intake Manifold





Mount the upper intake manifold onto the lower intake manifold
Tighten the bolts - 1 through 5 - that connect the upper intake manifold to the lower intake manifold starting from the inside and working toward the outside

Tightening specification 10 Nm

Lower Intake Manifold, with Fuel Rail
Install the lower intake manifold with new seals
Place the fuel rail on and press it evenly onto the fuel injectors
Install all the bolts for the intake manifold and fuel rail by hand

First, evenly tighten the new fuel rail to cylinder head bolts working from the inside to the outside
Tighten the bolts that connect the lower intake manifold to the cylinder head





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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.