Remove electrical wastegate valve actuator for the exhaust turbocharger cylinders 1 to 3

WARNING: Hot surfaces
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE CYLINDERS 4-6 .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE PORT .

Installing the electrical wastegate valve controller for the left exhaust turbocharger cylinders 1 to 3

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WARNING: Hot surfaces
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge
Damage to or destruction of electrical components

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol)
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES on ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the electrical controller drive and the mechanical connection
Improper handling of the electrical controller drive can lead to malfunctions or failure of the electrical controller drive

Do not release the screw connection between the wastegate linkage and the control rod on the wastegate valve controller and do not twist it
Avoid exposure of lateral forces to the control rod of the electrical controller drive
Remove all the screws on the electrical controller drive before the control rod on the wastegate linkage is detached

Have the special tool 2 469 240 ready

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect

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Unlock the lock (1)
Guide out the locking pin (2) with standard pliers (3) in the arrow direction and remove it

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Release the screws (1) with the special tool 2 469 240

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Carefully detach the control rack (1) of the electric wastegate valve actuator (3) from the pin on the lever of the wastegate valve (2)
In the process, any effect of transverse force on the control rack (1) is to be avoided
Guide out and remove the electrical wastegate valve controller (3) from the bore of the compressor housing in the arrow direction

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