13 71 170 Removing and installing/replacing rear 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:
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR PLENUM
- Remove transmission. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION (GS6-53DZ) or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6HP19Z/N54) .
Unlock and disconnect line (1).
Unlock connector (2) and remove.
Release quick-connect coupling (3) by turning lock and detach.
Installation:
Turn lock (1) until arrow markings are flush.
IMPORTANT:
Do not detach air duct in upward direction.
Risk of damage!
Air duct may break!
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 13 71 3AZ .
Release screw (2) and remove bracket (3).
Tightening torque 13 71 8AZ .
NOTE:
Illustration with engine removed.
Pull off air duct (1), feed out and remove.
NOTE:
Illustration with engine removed.
Installation:
Check sealing ring (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
Make sure sealing ring (1) is correctly seated in air duct (2).