- Connect the connections (A, B) to the service connections of the charge air cooler.
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- Close all the valves (C, D, H, HA, O, P) on the control unit, the Y-fitting and the vacuum box.
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All the connections described in steps 3 to 5 will be maintained throughout the bleeding process. Interchanging the hoses (E, J, S) will damage the bleeding devices.
- Connect the coolant feed (J) to connection (N).
- Connect the coolant drain (E) to connection (F).
- Lay down the waste air hose (S) in the receptacle.
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- Connect the control unit (5) to the
test connection - connection (L) to
the test connection.
- Connect the venturi nozzle (6) to the control unit (5) - connection (U) to connection (T).
- Connect the compressed air (Z) to the venturi nozzle (6) - compressed air (Z) to connection (M).
An audible air discharge is normal.
- Generate a vacuum in the control unit (5) - open valve (P).
- By regulating the valve (O) (arrow), draw in the coolant up to the control unit (5) by suction. Then again close valve (O).
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- Test the low temperature circuit for leaks - close valve (P).
The unchanged display (arrow) of the pressure gauge shows that the vacuum has been maintained, thereby indicating the leak tightness of the low temperature circuit.
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- Detach the venturi nozzle (6) from the control unit (5).
The display of the pressure gauge (arrow) must continue to show a vacuum even after the preparatory tasks have been completed.