Connector Piece

Connector Piece

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

• Open End Spanner Insert AF 10 (V.A.G 1783/1)

• Air Hose Pliers (VAS 6228)

If connector leaks, if air line is long enough, it can be shortened by 10 mm and a new connecting piece installed.

• Clean separation point area before disconnecting air line connector.

• Contaminants entering the lines can lead to system malfunction.

- Clean connector piece area.

- Remove connector piece and air line.

- Remove cutting ring from air line.

- Using the (VAS 6228) , cut air line behind pressure point from cutting ring at right angle.

- Then mark air line ends in vehicle with a waterproof pen.

With 17 mm or 22 mm markings, check whether connector piece is inserted far enough in air line.






- Always replace connector piece.

Always observe tightening specification!

- Install new connector piece by hand and tighten. Refer to => [ Air Line Connecting Pieces Tightening Specification ] Description and Operation.

Only remove transport protection caps - 2 and 3 - after connecting air line - 4 -.






- Route air line with appropriate clips/grommets in vehicle. Replace cut cable ties if necessary.

- Remove transport protection - 2 and 3 -.

- Slide air line - 4 - in with some force as far as stop in connector piece - 1 -.

Air lines are installed correctly when only one of the two markings is visible - arrow A -.