General Information
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Charge air system must be properly sealed.
- Always replace self-locking nuts.
- Charge air hoses and pipes as well as their connections must be free of oil and grease before re-installing.
- Do not assemble charge air hoses and lines with lubricants containing oils, only coat with water (without additives) if necessary.
- Note installation marks on hoses and components.
- All hose connections for charge air system are secured by spring-type clamps or by connector couplings.
- Pliers for spring clamps VAS 5024 A or Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1921 are recommended for installing spring clamps.
- For connector couplings, always note the following points:
-- Disengage connector coupling by pulling securing clip -arrow-.
-- Disconnect hose and pipe without the assistance of tools.
-- When assembling, make sure the retaining tabs -A- are engaged securely.
- Before screwing on oil supply line, fill turbocharger with engine oil at filler tube.
- After installing turbocharger, let engine idle for approx. 1 minute without increasing engine speed. This ensures adequate oil supply to the turbocharger.