Abstract: A connection for connecting tubular air guide element to a turbocharger includes a tubular nipple having a connection end provided with first set of locking element and an air guide element having a connection end provided with a second set of locking elements. A bayonet ring having locking elements is received over the connection ends and forms a bayonet coupling, coupling the tubular nipple and air guide element in a sealed manner.

Abstract: A turbocharger is provided with a connection (1) for a tubular air conduit (3). For this purpose the turbocharger has a tubular nipple (2), which is disposed on the turbocharger housing, and to which an end of the air conduit (3) is attached in a sealed manner. To facilitate assembly of the connection, the tubular nipple (2) and the air conduit (3) are each provided, in the vicinity of their ends which are to be connected, with a locking element (7), which is formed by radially projecting segments (8, 14, 15, 16) which engage in pairs one behind the other to form at least one bayonet coupling (20, 21).