13 Removing intake duct (N63)

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Release expansion rivet (1).

Pull off air intake hose (2) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivet & Air Intake Hose

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Press in catch (1).

Pull off air intake hose (2) in direction of travel.

Fig 2: Identifying Catch & Air Intake Hose

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