11 61 360 Removing and installing/replacing right pressure pipe (charge air hose)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection.
Remove intake hose.

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

NOTE: Do not release screw (2).

Unscrew bolt (1).

Turn retaining ring in direction of arrow.

Remove pressure pipe.

Fig 1: Turning Retaining Ring

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Unlock locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Release pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Releasing Pressure Pipe

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Installation

Visually inspect shaped sealing ring for correct seating and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (1). Refer to TECHNICAL DATA

Lock locking clip on pressure pipe (2).

Attach pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation

VDA coupling is correctly fitted when it snaps into place with an audible click.

Fig 3: Attaching Pressure Pipe

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Check function of DDE.

Check pressure pipe for leaks.

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