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Charge Air Hose, Disconnecting and Connecting






Charge Air Hose, Disconnecting and Connecting


The connector coupling sealing ring can be damaged if the clip is in the locked position when installing. This would result in a leak. Follow the connecting instructions.

Disconnecting

- Release the connector coupling by pulling the clip - arrow -. Remove the charge air hose without assistance from tools.






Installing

- When replacing the sealing ring, place it in the groove in the charge air hose. Ensure the sealing ring sits completely in the groove all the way around and is not twisted.

- Oil the sealing surfaces and sealing ring.

- Bring the clip into the released position - 1 -.






- Install the charge air hose onto the charge air pipe as far as the stop.

- Bring the clip into the locked position - 2 - and then press the charge air hose back again.

- Check for correct seating and proper locking of the clip by pulling on the hose.