Turbocharger, Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Audi A5 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
- Replace seals, gaskets, O-rings and self-locking nuts after disassembly.
- Coat the turbocharger stud bolts with hot bolt past. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Hose connections and charge air system 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.
- Fill the turbocharger with engine oil at the connection for oil supply line.
- Used coolant cannot be used again.
-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL .
-- Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .
-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
There are additional procedures depending on the model. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- After installing the turbocharger, let the engine idle for approximately one minute without increasing the engine speed. This ensures adequate oil supply to the turbocharger.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER
- Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS