11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing left-hand charge air duct (N20)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

(1) Unlocked

(2) Locked

Installation note:

Ensure locking clamps are correctly fitted.

Lock must engage.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp In Locked And Unlocked Positions

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock snap fastener (2 and 3).

Remove charge air duct.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Fastener And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Visually inspect the form sealing ring (1) for correct position and damage.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Ring

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Unlock snap fastener (1).

Installation note:

The snap fastener (1) must snap audibly into place!

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Fastener

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Installation note:

Visually inspect the form sealing ring (1) for correct position and damage.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Ring

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Assemble engine.