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 Electronic Parts Catalog "ETKA".
- Spring Type Clip Pliers or Hose clamp pliers are recommended for installing spring clamps.
- For connector couplings, always note the following points:
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- Release connector coupling by pulling securing clip - arrow
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- Disconnect the hose and line without the assistance of tools.
- When assembling, make sure the retaining tabs - A
- are engaged securely.