13..... Removing intake port (N47 D20 O1)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove acoustic cover

Release retainers (1) in intake silencer housing and air duct at front.

Feed out intake port (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers And Intake Port

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