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

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Unlocked
Locked

Installation note:

Ensure locking clamps are correctly fitted.

Lock must engage.

Fig 1: Identifying Left-Hand Charge Air Duct Clamps

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock and disconnect line (2).

Unlock snap fastener (3).

Unlock snap fastener (4) from above and remove the charge air line.

NOTE: Shown with engine/cooling package removed for better overview.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Line, Plug Connection And 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 3: Identifying VDA Couplings Sealing Ring

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Assemble engine.