13 71 027 Removing intake port (N57 D30 U/O/T 0/1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left TRAILING LINK(only version 1) .

Version 1:

Press in latch mechanism on intake silencer housing.

Release screw (2).

Feed out intake duct (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Intake Duct

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Version 2:

Press in latch mechanism on intake silencer housing.

Release screw (1).

Unlock intake port (2) at intake silencer housing and release in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pressing Latch Mechanism On Intake Silencer Housing

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Press in latch mechanism (1).

Detach intake port (2) towards rear and remove.

Fig 3: Detaching Intake Port

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