A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Air Line: Service and Repair
Connector Piece, Replacing
Pneumatic Level Control System
Connector Piece, Replacing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (5-60 Nm) (VAG 1783)
‹› Open end spanner insert AF 10 (VAG 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.
‹› Before disconnecting an air line connection, clean the connection area.
‹› Contaminants entering the lines can lead to system malfunction.
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Clean the connector piece area.
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Remove the connector piece and air line.
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Remove the cutting ring from the air line.
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Using the (VAS 6228), cut the air line behind the pressure point from the cutting ring at right angle.
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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.
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Always replace the connector piece.
Always observe tightening specification!
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Install the new connector piece by hand and tighten.
Only remove the transport protection caps - 2 and 3 - after the connecting air line - 4 -.