Air Duct Pipes And Air Duct Hoses Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

Fig 1: Charge Air Cooler Pipes Overview

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Lower Air Duct Pipe
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Seal
- Replace
Air Guide Hose
- Removal. Refer to Fig 3.
- Installation. Refer to Fig 4.
Grommet
Sleeve
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Air Guide Hose
- From the right charge air cooler.
- Removal. Refer to Fig 3.
- Installation. Refer to Fig 4.
O-Rings
- Replace
Air Guide Hose
- To the right charge air cooler.
- Removal. Refer to Fig 3.
- Installation. Refer to Fig 4.
Air Guide Hose
- To the Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control Unit -J865-.
Right Air Guide Pipe
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Bracket
- For the right air duct pipe.
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Engine Lifting Eye
Air Guide Hose
Grommet
Sleeve
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Upper Air Guide Pipe
- To the left charge air cooler.
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
O-Ring
- Replace
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replace
Air Guide Hose
- To the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-.
Air Duct Pipe in the Center
Seal
- Replace
Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control Unit -J865-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control Unit -J865-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replace
Air Guide Hose
- From the left charge air cooler.
- Removal. Refer to Fig 3.
- Installation. Refer to Fig 4.

Fig 2: Air Hose Clamp Identification

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NOTE:

In order to be able to securely mount the air guide hoses on their connectors, spray the screws on the previously used clamps with a rust remover.

Tightening specification for:

Fig 3: View Of Connector Coupling And Retaining Tab -A-

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-- Release the retaining tab -A- on the connector coupling by pulling the securing clip -arrow-.

-- Remove the air guide hose without using any tools.

NOTE:

Replace the o-ring for the air duct pipe and connector coupling if damaged.

Make sure the o-ring fits all the way around inside the groove on the air duct pipe.

Coat the sealing surface and the o-ring with a silicone-free lubricant.

Fig 4: Air Guide Hose Clip In Release Position -1-

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-- Pull the clip into the release position -1-.

-- Install the air guide hose all the way and press the clamp into its locking position -2-.

-- Press the air guide hose on again and pull to make sure the connection is engaged correctly.