Partially removing the charge air line

WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 

• Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
• Loosen screws (3).

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• Disconnect the charge air line (1) from the throttle valve (2) and set aside.

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