11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing front left charge air duct (N55)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw On Fan Cowl

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Unlock snap fastener (1).

Detach charge air duct (2) from charge air cooler connection (3).

Installation note:

The seal inside the snap fastener must be coated with anti-friction agent.

Charge air duct (2) must snap audibly into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Duct, Charge Air Cooler Connection, And Snap Fastener

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Unfasten hose clamp (2).

Release charge air duct (3) from gaiter (1).

NOTE: Remove charge air duct (3) in upward direction by simultaneously turning counter-clockwise (see direction of arrow).

Fig 3: Removing Charge Air Duct

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Assemble engine.