Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Turbo System Tester Kit:V.A.G 1687

Fig 1: Identifying Turbo System Tester Kit
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Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 6V:V.A.G 1687/6 and Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 10V:V.A.G 1687/10

Fig 2: Identifying Turbo System Tester Kit
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Procedure

-- Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 6V:V.A.G 1687/6 on the left upper air duct pipe.

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-- Connect the hose -2- from the Turbo System Tester Kit:V.A.G 1687 to the adapter.

-- Seal the right upper air duct pipe with the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 10V:V.A.G 1687/10 .

-- Seal the hole in the adapter with a connector coupling -arrow-.

All additional procedures are described under: CHARGE AIR SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

Assembling

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications