Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks

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 11 : V. A. G 1687/11  and Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter : V. A. G 1687/14 
  Fig 2: Identifying Turbo System Tester Kit

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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-.

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-- Connect the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter 11 : V. A. G 1687/11  with the Turbo System Tester Kit - Adapter : V. A. G 1687/14  to the turbocharger.

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

All additional procedures are described under: 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 Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

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

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .