Overview - Charge Air Hose Connections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The hose connections as well as air duct pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
- Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
- In order to be able to securely mount the air duct hoses on their connections, spray the bolts on the previously used screw-type clamps with rust remover before installing.
Tightening Specifications
- Hose Clamp -a- = 13 mm wide: 5.5 Nm
- Hose Clamp -b- = 9 mm wide: 3.4 Nm