Overview - Charge Air Hose Connections
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NOTE:
The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory .
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
- Clamp -a- = 13 mm (0.511 in.) wide: 5.5 Nm
- Hose clamp -b- = 9 mm (0.354 in.) wide: 3.4 Nm