Front exhaust pipe (left), removing and installing: Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note following points:

NOTE:

All cable ties which are opened or cut open on removal must be replaced in same position when installing.
Always replace seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.

Initially screw on nuts securing front exhaust pipe to turbocharger hand-tight.
Check distance between front exhaust pipe and transmission housing at position marked with (arrows).
- Distance a = 13.0 to 13.5 mm
Move front exhaust pipe in mounting bores if necessary.
Tighten nuts to torque.

NOTE: Align turbocharger if it is not possible to obtain dimension "a". See INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Checking Distance Between Front Exhaust Pipe (Left) And Transmission Housing At Position

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