Installing the charge air duct for 1 - 3 cylinders

Charge air crossing 

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• Make sure that the guide sleeves (1) are available and have been installed correctly.

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• Make sure that the guide sleeves (1) are available and have been installed correctly.

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• 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.
• 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 the charge air duct for 1 - 3 cylinders (2) and install it.
• Make sure that the clamps (1) engage audibly.

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• Insert the charge air crossing (2) and position it.
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Charge air duct on spacers
  M6x25 screw	tightening torque	10 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Charge air duct on spacers
  M6x25 screw	tightening torque	10 Nm

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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 .