Install charge air line

• Replace the sealing ring (1)  on the throttle valve.

  Parts:  Sealing ring

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• Check the sealing ring (1)  on the charge air line for damage and replace if necessary.

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  Replacing the damaged seal 

• Remove damaged seal.
• Clean the gasket groove (1)  with a dry cloth.

  The gasket groove (1)  must be clean.

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• Replace gasket.

  Parts:  Seal

  Parts:  Seal

• Install the seal dry without lubricant or mounting agent.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
• Thread in seal and install.
• Make sure that the seal is installed correctly in the gasket groove (1)  .
• Make sure that the sealing lip (2)  is directed to the inside as shown.

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• Insert and install charge air line (5)  .
• Lock the clamp (4)  on the exhaust turbocharger.

  Clamp (4)  must engage audibly.

• Tighten screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Charge air line to throttle body
  M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

• Connect and lock connector (3)  on the charge-air temperature sensor.
• Connect and lock connector (1)  on the boost pressure sensor.

  All connectors must audibly engage.

• Secure clamps (2)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .