11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing left charge air duct (N54, N54T)

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove FAN COWL
• Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING 

Unlock quick-connect coupling.

Detach charge air duct (1) from charge air cooler (2).

Installation note: 

• Coat sealing rings of snap fasteners with lubricant.
• Pressure pipes must audibly snap into place.

Fig 1: Removing Charge-Air Duct From Intercooler

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Release quick-connect couplings (1) by turning lock through 90°.

Detach recirculated-air hoses (2) and lay to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Unlock quick-connect coupling (5) and detach charge air duct (6) from throttle valve actuator.

Pull charge air duct (6) out of rubber grommet (4) and remove towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Quick-Connect Couplings, Plug Connection, Charge Air Duct And Rubber Grommet

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Installation note: 

Bring lock (1) back 90° into installation position.

Pay attention to markings.

Recirculated-air hoses must snap audibly into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Bring Lock

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Fig 4: Identifying Charge-Air Duct With Special Tool (11 8 670)

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Attach charge air duct (1) with special tool 11 8 670 to charge air cooler (2).

Installation note: 

Texts refer to and illustrations show the right side.

The procedure is identical for the left side.