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

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Preliminary work

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

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Release the screws (2) at the front left.
Drill out the blind rivet (1) in the front left.

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Release the screws (2) at the front right.
Drill out the blind rivet (1) at the front right.

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Unlock the locking pins (1).
Guide out and remove the locking mechanisms (2).
Guide out and remove the cross connection (3).

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Release the screws (1) on the front subframe on the right.

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If installed:
Unlock and release the plug connection (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Guide out and remove the ride height sensor (3).

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If installed:
Release clamp (1) from the right charge air line.

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Loosen screws (1) of the charge air duct on the oil pan.

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Unlock lock (1).
The locking mechanism (1) must engage in the holder (arrow) during unlocking.

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Unlock the charge air duct (1) at the charge air cooler and release.

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Pull the adapter of the front subframe (1) downwards to the front right.
Feed out the charge air duct (2) downwards in the marked area and place to one side.

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Unlock and disengage lock mechanisms (1) on both sides.
Guide out the charge air duct (2) at the exhaust turbocharger in the arrow direction and place to one side.

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

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