Overview - Charge Air Hose Connections

Installing hose connections with threaded connections

NOTE:

Tighten the clamps -A- on the charge air pipes to 5.5 Nm. An insufficient or excessive tightening torque can cause the charge air hose to come off the charge air pipe while driving.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Charge Air Hose Connections

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

-- Clean the hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses before installing, they must be free of oil and grease.

-- Secure all hose connections with standard production hose clamps. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.