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Charge Air System, Checking for Leaks






Charge Air System, Checking for Leaks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Turbocharger testing unit (V.A.G 1687)

Accessory adapter (V.A.G 1687/1)

- Remove intake hose - 1 - from air filter.





- Place adapter (V.A.G 1687/1) in intake hose - 1 - and secure it with a clamp.

Prepare testing unit for turbocharger (V.A.G 1687) as follows:

- Unscrew pressure regulator valve - 2 - completely and close valves - 3 - and - 4 -.





In order to be able to turn pressure regulator valve - 2 -, rotary knob must be pulled upward.

- Connect the testing unit for turbocharger (V.A.G 1687) on adapter (V.A.G 1687/1) as shown.





- Connect pressurized air hose - 1 - (pressurized air supply) to testing unit for turbocharger (V.A.G 1687).





If water is located in viewing glass, drain it via water drain plug - 6 -.

- Open valve - 3 -.

- Set pressure to 0.5 bar using pressure regulator valve - 2 -.

CAUTION!
Pressure must not exceed 0.5 bar! A pressure set too high may damage the engine.

- Open valve - 4 - and wait until testing circuit has filled. If necessary, continue to regulate pressure to 0.5 bar.

- Check charge air system for leaking areas by listening, touch, using leak detection spray or using ultrasonic measuring device (V.A.G 1842).

Using the ultrasonic measuring device (V.A.G 1842) => Operating instructions

If a poorly sealed area is discovered, observe the notes for charge air system when repairing => [ Turbocharger Assembly Overview ] Turbocharger Assembly Overview.

Before removing the adapter, release pressure from the test circuit by separating the connection from the accessory adapter (V.A.G 1687/1).