Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks

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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 10 Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 10:V.A.G 1687/10 and Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter:V.A.G 1687/14

Fig 2: Identifying Turbo System Tester Kit
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Procedure

Fig 3: Identifying Clamps With Air Guide Pipe

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct pipe.

-- Connect the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 10:V.A.G 1687/10 to the turbocharger using the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter:V.A.G 1687/14 .

Fig 4: Identifying Turbocharger Testing Unit

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-- Connect the hose -1- from the Turbo System Tester Kit Turbo System Tester Kit:V.A.G 1687 to the adapter.

All additional procedures are described under: 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 appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .