Removing the front intake pipe partially

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CAUTION: Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system.
Injury hazard!

Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.

Unlatch the holder (1) .
Remove the intake line (2) out of the holder (1) and guide out below the wires (3) .

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Release the screw (1) of the intake line (2) .

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Set the intake pipe (1) aside.

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