13 71 150 Removing clean air pipe (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ignition coil cover. See 12 00..... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING IGNITION COIL COVER (N55) .

Release clamps (1).

Tightening torque: 13 71 2AZ .

Release connector (2) on hot film air mass meter and disconnect.

Disconnect clean air pipe (3) from rubber mount at top and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Pipe, Connector And Clamps

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Unlock tank ventilation line (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 13 71 4AZ .

Unlock plug (3) from heating element and disconnect.

Do not release vent hose at the cylinder head cover (4). Risk of damage to cylinder head cover!

Release screws at clean air pipe and disconnect vent hose from clean air pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Ventilation Line, Screw And Plug

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Release clamp (5).

Tightening torque: 13 71 6AZ .

Remove clean air pipe.

Assemble engine.