11 61 362 Removing and installing/replacing right charge air line (N20, N26)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Unlock snap fastener (1) and (2) and remove the charge air guide.

NOTE: Shown with engine/cooling package removed for better overview.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Guide And Snap Fastener

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Installation note:

Visually inspect the form sealing ring (1) for correct position and damage.

VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring

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Assemble engine.