Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Turbo System Tester Kit:VAG1687

Fig 1: Identifying Turbo System Tester Kit
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Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 11:VAG1687/11 and Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter :VAG1687/14

Fig 2: Identifying Turbo System Tester Kit
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Procedure

-- Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to appropriate Repair Information .

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

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

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-- Connect the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 11:VAG1687/11 with the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter :VAG1687/14 to the turbocharger.

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-- Connect the hose -arrow- from the Turbo System Tester Kit :VAG1687 to the adapter.

All additional procedures are described. Refer to 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 Parts Information.

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

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .