Fresh Air Intake, Removing And Installing: Removing

NOTE:

Depending on the version, for some countries with high dust levels (for example China), a dust filter installed instead of intake air grille -A-, which prevents dust and sand from entering the fresh air blower.

Fig 1: View Of Intake Air Grille And Air Intake Shroud

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-- Perform the preparatory work. Refer to FRESH AIR INTAKE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING => .

-- Disconnect the connector -B- from the Air Quality Sensor -G238- /Humidity Sensor in Fresh Air intake Duct -G657- (there are different locations).

Fig 2: Removing Air Quality Sensor

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NOTE:

There are different versions of the air intake shroud for the fresh air intake -C- (with and without a mount for the Air Quality Sensor -G238- -A-, front mount or on the side). To ensure the correct version .

-- If equipped, remove the screws -C- (tightening specification: 3 Nm) and remove the cover with the rain water drain channel -B-.

Fig 3: Identifying Rain Water Drain Channel Components

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-- Remove the screws -B-.

Fig 4: View Of Intake Air Grille And Air Intake Shroud

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-- Remove the fresh air intake -C-.