11 61 362 Replacing right charge-air duct (N14)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Halogen or Xenon right headlight

IMPORTANT: Charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings must be installed dry and free from grease!

If charge-air hoses with clamp fastenings are not installed dry and free from grease, this may result in turbocharger failure!

Release screw and remove holder (1).

Fig 1: Right Charge-Air Duct Holder And Retaining Screw

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Release bolt.

Fig 2: Charge-Air Duct Mounting Bolt

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Release clamp and detach charge-air hose (1).

Installation:

Fit charge-air hose dry and without grease.

Fig 3: Charge-Air Hose And Clamp

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Release bolt.

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 23 3AZ in 51 23 HOOD/BONNET LOCKS .

Release screw (2).

Fig 4: Charge-Air Hose Mounting Bolt And Screws

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Release bolt.

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 11 7AZ in 51 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Unlock connector (2) and remove.

Release clamp (3).

Raise lock carrier (4) slightly.

Detach charge-air duct (5) from hose and remove.

Installation:

Fit charge-air hose dry and without grease.

Fig 5: Lock Carrier, Charge-Air Duct, Clamp, Connector, Bolt And Screws

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