64 12 120 Removing And Installing/Replacing Intake Muffler For Independent/Auxiliary Heater

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on independent heating may only be carried out when it has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel arch cover . See 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
Remove left underbody panelling . See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

Release screw (1) and unclip intake muffler (2).

Installation:

Retaining clip on intake muffler must not be damaged!

Fig 1: Identifying Clip On Intake Muffler

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Release hose clamp (1), disconnect air intake hose (2) and feed out.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp And Air Intake Hose

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