11 61 350 Removing and installing/replacing left pressure pipe (charge air hose (M57T2-SCR)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check function of DDE
Remove engine underbody protection. See UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove acoustic cover. See 13..... REMOVE THE ACOUSTIC COVERS (M57T2 WITH AND WITHOUT SCR) .

IMPORTANT: Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without lubricant.
Damaged shaped sealing rings will result in a pressure loss, risk of damage to turbocharger.

Unlock locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Release pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Releasing Pressure Pipe

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Release pressure pipe at points (1).

Detach cable from retainer (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Pipe, Retainer And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Visually inspect shaped sealing ring (1) for correct seating and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (2).

Lock locking clip (4).

Attach pressure pipe (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.

Fig 3: Attaching Pressure Pipe

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Check function of Digital Diesel Electronics.

Check pressure pipes for leaks.