Overview - Charge Air System

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NOTE:

Assembly of screw-type clamps for the charge air hose connections. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .

Before testing or performing a repair, check all air guide pipes and hoses and all vacuum lines for leaks and secure seating.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Charge Air System

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Air Guide Pipe
- Removing and Installing. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Grommet
Spacer Sleeve
Bolt
- 7 Nm
Air Guide Hose
- Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .
Air Guide
Charge Air Cooler
- Removing and installing. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Air Guide
Rubber Bushing
- For the charge air cooler
Rubber Bushing
- For the charge air cooler
Bolt
- 7 Nm
Spacer Sleeve
Grommet
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing
Air Guide Hose
- Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .
Air Guide Pipe
- Removing and Installing. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPE FROM CHARGE AIR COOLER TO INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .