13 71 174 Removing both air ducts (S63 B44 T 0)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Remove right INTERCOOLER .
Remove COOLANT FEED AND RETURN PIPES .

Release clamps (1).

Replace clamps.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 5AZ .

Detach right air duct (3) from exhaust turbocharger and remove.

Detach left air duct (4) from exhaust turbocharger and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Turbocharger Air Duct Clamp And Screw

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Assemble engine.