Removing the charge air duct for cylinders 1 - 3

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER PANEL IN THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .

Charge air crossing

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WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Feed out the charge air crossing (2) and place to one side.

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Unlock the clamp (1) and engage in this position.

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Unlock the clamps (1).
Feed out and remove the charge air duct for cylinders 1-3 (2).

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