11 61 350 Removing and installing/replacing left pressure pipe (charge air hose) (M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check function of DDE
Remove engine underbody protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION
Remove acoustic cover

IMPORTANT: Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent.
Damaged shaped sealing rings will result in a pressure loss, risk of damage to turbocharger.

Unlock locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Release pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Releasing Pressure Pipe

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Release pressure pipe at points (1).

Detach cable from retainer (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer And Plug Connection

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Installation

Visually inspect shaped sealing ring (1) for correct seating and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (2). Refer to TECHNICAL DATA

Lock locking clip (4).

Attach pressure pipe (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation

VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.

Fig 3: Attaching Pressure Pipe

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Check function of DDE.

Check pressure pipe for leaks.