Lower Pressure Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .
-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Release the left and right catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the retaining pin -1- for the radiator upward.
-- Carefully push the radiator module as far forward as possible and secure using suitable service equipment.
Lower Pressure Pipe, Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):
-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrow-, remove the air duct hose from the connection and push it to the side.
-- Remove the right lower longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .
-- Remove the right wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Remove the bolt -2-.
-- Disconnect the connector -3- and free up the wire.
Vehicles with Starter Generator:
-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the air duct hose.
-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct hose -2-.
The ribbed belt for the starter generator only releases the tension but remains in the installation position.
-- Release the tension in the ribbed belt for the starter generator. Refer to STARTER GENERATOR RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the air duct pipe -1-.
Lower Pressure Pipe, Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):
-- Remove the lower left longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .
-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the left lower air duct hose.
-- Disconnect the connector -3- for the Charge Air Pressure Sensor 2 -G447-.
-- Loosen the clamp -2- and remove the air duct hose.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the air duct pipe -1-.