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Charge Air System, Checking for Leaks






Charge Air System, Checking for Leaks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Testing unit for turbocharger (VAG 1687)

Adapter (VAG 1687/5)

Ultrasonic measuring device (VAG 1842)

- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to

- Release the clamp - A - and disconnect the hose - B - from the right charge air pipe.





- Connect the (VAG 1687/5) to the charge air hose - A - and rotate it approximately 90 degrees - B -.





Prepare the (VAG 1687) as follows:

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





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

- Connect the (VAG 1687) as shown.





- Connect a compressed air hose - 1 - (pressurized air supply) to the (VAG 1687).





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

- Open the valve - 3 -.

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

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

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

- Check the charge air system for leaks by listening, touching, using leak detection spray or using the (VAG 1842).

A small quantity of air dissipates via the valves in the engine. A pressure retention test is not possible for this reason.

Handling instructions of the (VAG 1842). Refer to => Owner's Manual.

Before removing the (VAG 1687/5), discharge the pressure in the testing circuit by disconnecting the compressed air hose from the (VAG 1687/5).

Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.