11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing front left charge air duct (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove intake port. See 13..... REMOVING INTAKE PORT (N55) .
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Unlock snap fastener.

Detach charge air duct (1) from charge air cooler (2).

Installation note:

Coat sealing rings of snap fasteners with lubricant.
Pressure pipes must audibly snap into place.

Fig 1: Locating Charge Air Duct From Charge Air Cooler
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Pull pressure pipe (1) out of bracket (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Pressure Pipe Of Bracket

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Unfasten hose clamp (2).

Tightening torque: 11 61 3AZ .

Release charge air duct (3) from gaiter (1).

NOTE: Remove charge air duct (3) in upward direction by simultaneously turning anticlockwise (see direction of arrow).

Fig 3: Removing Charge Air Duct

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Assemble engine.