It is not an original wire. A few of the 2.1 Vanagons I have owned had a
similar wire. I would leave it in place.

Mark

Ed Shultz wrote:
>
> Hi Volks,
> First of all, I have an '87 2.1L GL. I suspect that the P.O. Installed a
> ground lead from the back of the AFM (metallic part) to the inside of the engine
> compartment. It was attached by the large bolt on the backside of the AFM. I
> can't seem to find this in the Bentley manual.
>
> Is there anything that is supposed to be attached there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed