Overview - Charge Air Hose Connections, Air Guide With Connector Coupling: Installing

-- If the seal is replaced, place it in the groove on the air guide hose.

• The seal must sit in the groove all the way around and must not be twisted.

-- Lubricate the sealing surfaces and the seal.

-- Bring the securing clip into the release position -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip In Release And Lock Positions

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-- Slide the air duct into the connector as far as the stop.

-- Bring the securing clip into the locked position -2- and press the air duct back.

-- Pull on the air duct to make sure the connector is seated and locked correctly.