11 61 362 Removing and installing/replacing right charge-air duct (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove AIR DUCT .

Unclip coolant hose (1) from holder.

Release retainers (2) and (3) of charge air duct (4).

Remove charge air duct (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Duct And Retainers

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Assemble engine.

Check DME control unit (turbocharger) for correct operation.