FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Charge Air System






General notes

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-installation.

Do not assemble charge air hoses and pipes 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.

Install only approved clamps for securing hose connections

Spring Type Clip Pliers or Hose clamp pliers are recommended for installing spring clamps.

For connector couplings, always note the following points:

- Release connector coupling by pulling securing clip - arrow -.





- Disconnect the hose and line without the assistance of tools.

- When assembling, make sure the retaining tabs - A - are engaged securely.