Upper Air Duct Pipe, Removing And Installing, 3.0L Engine: Removing

-- Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

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

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the left wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the left and right headlamp cover -1- upward in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows- and remove the upper air duct -1-.

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-- Release the left and right catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the retaining pin -1- for the radiator upward.

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-- Free up the wiring harness -3-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the connection and hose -1- for the crankcase ventilation to do so press the release buttons on both sides.

-- Move the connection to the side.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- for the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-.

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-- Free up the coolant ventilation line -2-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct pipe and tie up to the left side.

-- 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.

-- If installed, remove the hose -arrow- for the EVAP system to do so push the release buttons on both sides.

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

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For the Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor -G71-

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For the Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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

-- Remove the upper air duct pipe -1- by pulling the radiator forward slightly and securing it so that it does not tip back, for example using a plastic wedge.