Removing intake silencer housing

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Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

Unlock and loosen connector (1).
Unfasten clamp (2).

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Remove screws (arrows).
Remove the upper section of the intake filter housing (1).

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Feed out air filter insert (1) and remove.

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Loosen screw (1).
Pull lower section of intake filter housing (2) upwards out of rubber mounts, feed out, and remove.

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