Remove the connecting bracket of the exhaust turbocharger for the cylinders 1 to 3

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
• Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .

• Unlock and loosen clamp (1).
• Feed out coolant line (2) and place to one side.

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• Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) and (2).

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• Unlock and release tank vent line (1).

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• Loosen screw (1).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Guide out connecting bracket (1) for cylinders 1 to 3 and remove.

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