TT Roadster L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2008)
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Using bolts -arrows-, align protective boot and cap with bolt holes.
It must be aligned exactly because it cannot be aligned after driving on.
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Drive off protective boot with cap using plastic hammer.
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Clear away leaking sealing immediately.
Stainless steel clamps for Hytrel protective joint boots, tensioning
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Position pliers V.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners - arrows B - of hose clamp.
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Tighten hose clamp by turning spindle -A- using a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping pliers).
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm
Note:
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Be sure thread of spindle in clamping pliers moves freely. Grease with MOS 2 grease, if necessary.
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If it does not move freely, e.g. due to dirt in thread, the required clamp tension will not be achieved at the specified torque.
Clamps for rubber protective joint boots, tensioning