Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Turbo System Tester Kit: VAG1687  with Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 6: VAG1687/6  and Adapter: VAG1687/3  , Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter : VAG1687/13-2  , Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter : VAG1687/15  .

Procedure 

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the air guide -2-.

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows-.

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -2- and air duct pipe -1-.

-- Install the : VAG1687/6  and : VAG1687/13-2  on the turbocharger.

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-- Loosen the threaded connections -arrows- and slide the clamping sleeves toward the rear.

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-- Slightly lower the front muffler -2- and secure as shown with a cable tie -1-.

-- Seal the front muffler with the : VAG1687/3  and : VAG1687/15  .

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-- Connect the : VAG1687  with the connection -5- on the : VAG1687/6  .

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Refer to CHARGE AIR SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

Assembling 

Assemble in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

-- Install the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING
• Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER
• Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .