Installing the blow-off valve for the exhaust turbocharger on the left

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Replace O-ring (1) .
Parts: O-ring
Position the blow-off valve so that the dowel pin (arrow) fits into the locating bore on the exhaust turbocharger.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

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Clean the sealing surface (1) with a suitable tool.
The arrow shows the locating bore.
Position the blow-off valve for the exhaust turbocharger.
Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Blow-off valve to exhaust turbocharger
M6x18	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Connect and engage connector (1) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to MOUNTING THE ALTERNATOR 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEATER RETURNING HOSE ON THE COOLANT PUMP .
Refer to MOUNTING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR 2 AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE PLATE AT THE RADIATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE PORT .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .
Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING FANFARE HORN, RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FANFARE ON THE LEFT SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH HEADLIGHTS .
Refer to INSTALLING BUMPER COVER, FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACTIVE STABILIZER IN FRONT .
Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
Refer to FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING UNIT .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT AND TOPPING UP, IF NEEDED .
Refer to ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .