Installing the right charge air duct between the exhaust turbocharger and the charge air cooler

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the exhaust turbocharger .
A leak at the pressure pipe can damage the exhaust turbocharger .

Replace the gaskets and pressure pipe if necessary.

Check the sealing ring (1) for damage and replace the sealing ring (1) as needed.

Parts: Gasket

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Replacing the damaged seal

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use of sharp or pointy tools for installation or removal is prohibited.

Remove damaged seal.
Clean the gasket groove (1) with a dry cloth.
The gasket groove (1) must be clean.

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Replace gasket.
Parts: Gasket
Install the seal dry without lubricant or mounting agent.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.

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Thread in seal and install.
Make sure that the seal is installed correctly in the gasket groove (1).
Make sure that the sealing lip (2) is directed to the inside as shown.

Detach locks (1) from the holders in the arrow direction.
Ensure that locks (1) engage audibly.

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Pull the adapter of the front subframe (1) downwards to the front right.
Feed the charge air duct (1) in the arrow direction between the side member and the deformation element and position it.

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Pull the adapter of the front subframe (1) downwards to the front right.
Position the charge air duct (2) in the marked area on the charge air cooler.

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Feed in the charge air duct (1) at the charge air cooler and install.
Ensure that the charge air duct (1) audibly snaps into the charge air cooler.

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Feed in and install the charge air duct (1) on the exhaust turbocharger in the arrow direction .
The locks (2) must engage audibly.

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Charge air duct to oil sump
M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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If installed:
Insert and install the ride height sensor (3).

Tighten the screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ride height sensor holder to front axle support
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Connect and lock the connector (1).
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

Tighten screws (1) on adapter of front subframe.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Adapter, front axle support to front axle support
Screw	tightening torque	100 Nm

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If installed:
Attach the clamp (1) to the charge air line on the right.

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Insert and install the cross-connection (3).
Insert and install the locking mechanisms (2).
Lock the locking pins (1).
Ensure that the locking pins (1) snap-in audibly.

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Tighten the screws (2) at the front left.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cross connection to front axle support
M6	tightening torque	12 Nm

Replace the blind rivet (1).
Parts: Blind rivet

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Mount the blind rivet (1) at left front.

Tighten the screws (2) at the front right.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cross connection to front axle support
M6	tightening torque	12 Nm

Replace the blind rivet (1).
Parts: Blind rivet

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Mount the blind rivets (1) on the right front.

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR IN THE MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .