Guidelines For Clean Working Conditions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg and 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When working on the fuel supply, injection system and turbocharger, pay careful attention to the following rules of cleanliness:
- Always clean the connection locations and the area around them with engine or brake cleaner before loosening. The always dry the cleaned location.
- Immediately seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs taken from the Engine Bung Set:VAS6122 , for example.
- Place the removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Only use lint-free cloths.
- Carefully cover or seal opened components if repairs are not performed immediately.
- Only install clean parts: remove the replacement parts from their packaging just before installing them. Do not use parts that have been stored out of their original packaging (for example, in tool boxes etc.).
- Do not work with compressed air when the system is open. Do not move the vehicle if possible.
- Protect any disconnected connectors from dirt and moisture, and only connect them when they are completely dry.