Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Turbo System Tester Kit: VAG1687
- Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 11 : VAG1687/11 and Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter : VAG1687/14
Procedure
-- Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the air duct pipe -1-.
-- Connect the : VAG1687/11 with the : VAG1687/14 to the turbocharger.
-- Connect the hose -arrow- from the : VAG1687 to the adapter.
All additional procedures are described. Refer to CHARGE AIR SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
Assembling
-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .