Front Air Duct Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

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

-- Remove the air duct from the lock carrier. Refer to AIR DUCT ON LOCK CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps

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

Fig 2: Disconnect Charge Air Pressure Sensor Connector

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

-- Free up the coolant hose on the clip -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the front air duct pipe.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122  .