Installing the charge air line

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WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Carefully feed in the charge air line (1).
Make sure that the radiator (2) is not damaged.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Fasten the holder (1) onto the electrical auxiliary coolant pump (2).

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Feed in and install the electrical auxiliary coolant pump (2).
Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Electric coolant pump to holder
M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Check seal (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

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Replacing the damaged seal

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use of sharp or pointy tools for installation or removal is prohibited.

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: Gasket
Install the seal dry without lubricant or mounting agent.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.

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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.
- Lock clamp (1).
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Connect the charge air line (2) to the charge air hose.
Make sure that the clamp (1) engages audibly.

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Make sure that the raised part (1) at the screw points of the reinforcement strut points toward the front subframe (2).
As illustrated.

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Feed in and install the reinforcement strut (2).
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Reinforcement strut to front subframe
M10x40 hexagon screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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Fasten the coolant line (3) with holder (1) to the reinforcement strut (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR 1-3 CYLINDERS .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE RADIATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .