11 61 360 Removing and installing/replacing right pressure pipe (charge air hose) (M57)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .
Remove intake hose.

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

NOTE: Do not release screw (2).

Unscrew bolt (1).

Turn retaining ring in direction of arrow.

Remove pressure pipe.

Fig 1: Turning Retaining Ring

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Unlock locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Release pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Releasing Pressure Pipe

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Installation:

Visually inspect shaped sealing ring for correct seating and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (1).

Lock locking clip on pressure pipe (2).

Attach pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

VDA coupling is correctly fitted when it snaps into place with an audible click.

Fig 3: Attaching Pressure Pipe

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Check function of DDE.

Check pressure pipe for leaks.

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