This is for the 1.8tl JH injected engine. The O ring surrounds the idel adjustment screw on the throttle body and servers 2 purposes. First it creates a seal around the screw and 2nd it helps hold the screw in place with friction.
When to replace:
Example of a 'flat' worn O ring that needs to be replaced.
You'll need
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