13 71 170 Removing air duct (N55)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Remove FAN COWL .
Remove right charge-air duct.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 13 71 9AZ .

Release screw (2) on exhaust turbocharger.

Tightening torque 13 71 8AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Detach air duct (1) from turbocharger.

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Air Duct

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Feed out air duct (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Air Duct

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Assemble engine.