Air Duct Pipe, Removing And Installing, With Radiator Removed 2.9L Engine: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Replacing the seals after removal.
Check the O-ring of the crankcase ventilation for damage. Refer to CRANKCASE VENTILATION .
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to appropriate service information .

-- Install the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL FILTER, REPLACING

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the air duct hose -1-.

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-- Disconnect the connector and free up the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL FILTER, REPLACING

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -2- by pressing the release buttons on both sides.

-- Move the air duct pipe -1- to the side.

-- Free up the coolant line -2-.

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Vehicles with Version 1 Charge Air System:

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 3- and remove the air duct hose.

Vehicles with Version 2 Charge Air System:

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-- Remove the left front wheel. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Remove the left air intake grille. Refer to Front Bumper .

-- Remove the left air guide. Refer to Overview - Lock Carrier .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the air duct pipe -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Free up the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -1- by pressing the release buttons on both sides.

-- Disconnect the connector and free up the wiring harness -2-.

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For Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor -G71-

5 -

For the Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-

-- Remove the vacuum hose -6- and hose -3- for the crankcase ventilation to do so press the release buttons on both sides.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Pivot the air duct pipe -1- carefully to the left side and remove.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Replacing the seals after removal.
Check the O-ring of the crankcase ventilation for damage. Refer to CRANKCASE VENTILATION .
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Install the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL FILTER, REPLACING