11 61 365 Replacing left charge-air duct (N14)

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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 disengage coolant expansion tank (1) from rubber mount.

Lay expansion tank (1) to one side (do not remove).

Installation:

Make sure bearing journal is installed in correct position in rubber mount.

Release clamp (2) and detach charge-air hose (3).

Fig 1: Clamp, Charge-Air Hose, Mounting Screw And Coolant Expansion Tank

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

Fig 2: Charge-Air Hose And Mounting Clamp

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Release screw and remove charge-air duct (1).

Fig 3: Charge-Air Duct And Mounting Screw

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