11 61 368 Removing and installing/replacing rear left charge-air duct

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

IMPORTANT: Charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings must be installed dry and free from grease!
If charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings are not installed dry and free from grease, this may result in turbocharger failure!

Loosen hose clamp.

Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ .

Installation note:

Install charge-air hoses dry and free from grease.

Detach charge-air hose (1) from charge-air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Charge-Air Hose And Charge-Air Duct

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Release quick-connect couplings (1) by turning lock through 90°.

Detach recirculated-air hoses (2) and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge-Air Hose And Charge-Air Duct Recirculated-Air Hoses

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Installation note:

Bring lock (1) back 90° into installation position.

Pay attention to markings.

Recirculated-air hoses must snap audibly into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Position Of Lock

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug

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IMPORTANT: Coat sealing rings of quick-connect couplings with antiseize agent.
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent!

Release screw.

Tightening torque 13 71 4AZ .

Unlock quick-connect coupling (1).

Detach charge-air duct (2) from throttle valve assembly and remove.

Installation note:

Coat sealing ring of quick-connect coupling with antiseize agent.

Charge-air duct (2) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 5: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling And Charge-Air Duct

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Assemble engine.

Read out fault memory of DME control unit