Connecting Piece, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm: VAG1783
- Torque Wrench 1783 - Open Jaw - 10mm: VAG1783/1
- Hose Cutting Pliers: VAS6228
Procedure
If the connector leaks, the air line can be shortened by 10 mm (if it is long enough) and a new connecting piece can be installed.
- Replace the connecting piece after removing
- Clean separation point area before disconnecting air line connector.
- Contaminants entering the lines can lead to system malfunction.
-- Remove the connector piece and the air line.
-- Remove the cutting ring from the air line.
-- Using the : VAS6228 , cut the air line behind the pressure point from cutting ring at right angle.
-- Mark the air line ends of the air line in the vehicle with a waterproof felt-tip marker -arrows-.
- With 17 mm or 22 mm marks, it is checked whether the connector piece is inserted far enough in air line.
-- Install the new connecting piece -1- by hand and tighten.
-- Route the air line with the applicable clips/grommets in the vehicle. If necessary replace the cut cable tie.
-- Remove the transportation protection cap -2- from the connecting piece -1-.
-- Remove the transportation protection cap -3- from the air line -4-.
-- Slide the air line -4- in with some force as far as stop in the connector piece -1-.
- Air lines are installed correctly when only one of the two markings is visible -arrow A-.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR LINES