Installing Air Guide For Charge Air Cooler

1. 1.1. Make sure not to damage the rubber lip on the air guide at the air intake.

   Information 

   Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

   • Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx. 
   • Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f) 

1. 2.1. Screw in and tighten ten hexagon-head bolts (a/f 10, M6 x 18) -1-  on the air guide in the wheel housing.

   → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 

2. 2.2. Screw in and tighten one M6 hexagon nut (a/f 10) -2-  .

   → Tightening torque: 3 Nm (2 ft. lb.) 

3. 2.3. Screw in and tighten one M8 hexagon nut (a/f 13).

   → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.) 

   Fig 1: Identifying Air Guide Bolts And Nuts

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→ Tightening torque: 3 Nm (2 ft. lb.) 

Fig 2: Locating Air Intake For Charge Air Cooler Tapping Screws

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