13 71 174 Removing both air ducts (S63)

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 Air Ducts, Clamps, And Screws

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Assemble engine.