Installing the charge air duct for cylinders 4-6

• Check the seal (1)  for damage, replace if necessary.

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  • Replacing the damaged seal 
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Use of sharp or pointy tools for installation or removal is prohibited.
• Remove damaged seal.
• Clean the gasket groove (1)  with a dry cloth.

  The gasket groove (1)  must be clean.

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• Replace gasket.

  Parts:  Gasket

• Install the seal dry without lubricant or mounting agent.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.

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• Thread in seal and install.
• Make sure that the seal is installed correctly in the gasket groove (1)  .
• Make sure that the sealing lip (2)  is directed to the inside as shown.
• Lock clamp (1)  .

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• Insert and install the charge air duct for 4-6 cylinders (2)  .
• Make sure that the clamps (1)  engage audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT-END STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .