Connector Piece, Replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Connector Piece, Replacing

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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1783
• Insert tool 10 V.A.G 1783/1
• Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228

If connector leaks, if air line is long enough, it can be shortened by 10 mm and a new connecting piece installed.

• Clean connector piece area.
• Remove connector piece and air line.
• Remove cutting ring from air line.
• Using Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228 , cut air line behind pressure point from cutting ring at right angle.

• Then mark air line ends in vehicle with a waterproof pen.

Fig 2: Marking Line End Of Air Line In Vehicle And Both Ends Of New Air Line

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With 17 mm or 22 mm markings, check whether connector piece is inserted far enough in air line.

• Always replace connector piece.

Always observe tightening torque!

• Install new connector piece by hand and tighten → Tightening specifications  under Air Line, Servicing  .

Fig 3: Identifying Transportation Caps, Air Line, Safety Devices, And Connecting Piece

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Only remove transport protection caps - 2  - and - 3  - after connecting air line - 4  -.

• Route air line with appropriate clips/grommets in vehicle. Replace cut cable ties if necessary.
• Remove transport protection - 2  - and - 3  -.
• Slide air line - 4  - in with some force as far as stop in connector piece - 1  -.

Air lines are installed correctly when only one of the two markings is visible - arrow A  -.