Removing and installing/replacing charge air duct to throttle valve (S55 engine)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Remove LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Removal: 

Release connector (2) on holder.

Loosen screw (1).

Pull expansion tank (3) upwards out of rubber mount and place aside.

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Release clamping ring (1) on charge air duct (2).

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Remove clamping ring (1) from charge air duct (2).

Remove charge air duct (2) upwards.

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Preparation for installation: 

Check clamping ring (1) on charge air duct (2) and replace as necessary.

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Installation: 

Install charge air duct (2).

Install clamping ring (1) in charge air duct (2).

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Lock clamping ring (1) in charge air duct (2).

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Insert expansion tank (3) in rubber mount.

Install connector (2) on holder.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 5AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Install LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .