11 61 362 Replacing right charge-air duct (N54)

Special tools required: 

• 11 8 670

See ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove coolant expansion tank  . See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N53, N54) .
• Remove underbody protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION (COUPE) .

Mark vacuum hoses (1) and detach.

Unfasten bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque bolt, see 11 65 6AZ .

Raise bracket (2) slightly.

Mark vacuum hoses on underside and detach.

Remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Locating Vacuum Hoses And Holder

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Release nuts and remove heat shield.

Fig 2: Locating Heat Shield And Nuts

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Release clamp and detach charge-air duct (1).

Fig 3: Locating Charge-Air Duct And Clamp

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Release clamp and detach charge-air duct (1).

Fig 4: Locating Charge-Air Duct And Clamp

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Installation: 

Check O-rings and replace if necessary.

Prior to fitting, coat O-ring with suitable antiseize agent.

Fig 5: Locating O-Rings

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Unlock and detach coolant hose (1).

Unlock quick-connect coupling.

Detach charge-air duct (2) from intercooler (3) and remove.

Fig 6: Locating Coolant Hose And Charge-Air Duct

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Attach charge-air duct (1) with special tool 11 8 670 to intercooler.

Installation: 

• Coat sealing rings of quick-connect couplings with antiseize agent.
• Pressure pipes must audibly snap into place

Fig 7: Identifying Charge-Air Duct With Special Tool 11 8 670

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Assemble engine.

Check DME (turbocharger) for correct operation.