33 10... Removing and installing/replacing left or right servomotor

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
This work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Remove servomotor only after being prompted to do so by diagnosis system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Replacement only: Start INITIAL OPERATION and follow instructions on screen

Release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Installation:

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.

Make sure wiring harness (3) is correctly seated on rear differential.

Stick in new screws.

Tightening torque 33 11 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield, Wiring Harness And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove servomotor (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 33 11 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Servomotor

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IMPORTANT: During replacement, only the correct servomotor (left/right) may be fitted!

Installation:

Replace O-ring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring

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After installation:

Correct OIL LEVEL
Replacement only: Continue INITIAL OPERATION