13 71 160 Removing and installing/replacing front air duct

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IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage through lever action at the top on the air duct!

Air duct may break!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unlock and remove coolant hose (1).

Release quick-connect coupling (2) by turning lock and detach.

Release hose clamp and detach air duct (3).

Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose, Quick-Connect Coupling And Air Duct

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Installation:

Turn lock (1) back until arrow markings are flush.

Push air hose onto air duct.

Air hose must audibly snap into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock

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Release bolts and detach coolant hose (1).

Installation:

Check sealing ring, replace if necessary.

Release screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose And Screws

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Unclip line (1).

Release coolant hose (2) from holder (4), unlock and remove.

Release coolant hose (3) from holder (4) and lay downwards to one side.

Fig 4: Identifying Line, Coolant Hose And Holder

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IMPORTANT:

Detach air duct from turbocharger.

Risk of damage through lever action at the top on the air duct!

Air duct may break!

Detach air duct (1) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: Illustration with engine removed.

Fig 5: Detaching Air Duct

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Installation:

Check sealing ring (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Make sure sealing ring (1) is correctly seated in air duct (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Sealing Ring And Air Duct

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