HOW TO :- Edition 30 DV

[rich83]

I know this is easy and takes 10mins, but unless youve done these things once they can be a bit daunting

*I take no responsibility*

TOOLS

Torx 20 Screwdriver
Torx 30 Screwdriver

HOW TO

Start by removing the air intake fixing bolts (torx 20)... one each side.






Push it toward the back of the engine bay and swing it to the right.




Remove the bolt (Torx 30) marked by the red arrow, this bolt attaches the DV to the engine block.




Removal of the bolt allows you to move the DV toward the front of the engine bay so you can access the other 3 torx 30 bolts.




Now is a good time to remove the electrical connector from the DV, just push the tab down and pull it off.




Starting with the bolt on the right (as shown below) remove the three bolts one by one in a clockwise direction.


(NB... ignore inconsistance in the photos... your clip will be unclipped   )


Once you have removed all Torx 30 bolts the DV will simply lift straight out.




Inspect the orange diaphragm for tears and either refit, or purchase the revision D DV which is part number 06H 145 710 D revision G is now considered the best OEM version

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To replace simply reverse the above. Make sure that the DV is seated correctly when you replace the bolts, and take care not to thread the bolt which attaches the DV to the engine mounting bracket


Rich

[Resonance]

 

I wondered how long it would take you to do the write up 

Well done, will be trying this at the weekend!

Thanks

Richard

[rich83]

 

No probs!

[Hedge]

I can't see the pictures Rich and Flickr says the albums private. 

[Resonance]

I can't see the pictures Rich and Flickr says the albums private. 

Thats odd! I can see all the photos on his thread 

[rich83]

*Fixed photos*

(I made them private on flickr so they disappeared here)

[SteveS]

Told you it was easy.. :)

[rich83]

Dead easy... but I like "how to" guides! 

[berg]

Thanks i need a guide like this as my diy skills are horrendous.

out of interest does the revision d DV offer anything over the original in terms of performance or is it merely a more sturdy design?

[rich83]

From what i can gather its just a more robust design. The diaphragm revision is more prone to failure if you are remapped.

[alexperkins]

Having swapped mine to a Rev D it boosts much harder than before, even with my Rev C in perfect condition 

[baldwined30]

Think this is my next upgrade! great write up!!!

[Rampage]

Fantastic guide buddy. All printed off and ready to check/replace my dv on my ED30. Quick question... do you use a bit of thread lock when putting back on? Can't remember if I've read you do somewhere before?

Cheers

[parks]

Top write up! Will be trying this! Is there an age when the rev D was used or will all mk5's have the rubber diaphragm?

[chris s]

Great guide... very easy to do... only took me about 30 mins max!