11 61 362 Removing and installing/replacing right charge-air duct (B36A/B38A)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Safety information:

In the event of a leak at the pressure pipe, there is a risk of damage on the exhaust turbocharger!

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove front right WHEEL ARCH PANEL .
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Removal:

Loosen screws (1).

Unclip line (2).

Fig 1: Line Clip And Screws

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NOTE: Locks (1) must engage in brackets (see arrow).

Fig 2: Engaging Locks In Brackets

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Unlock lock (1) on both sides with suitable tool.

Detach charge air duct from charge air cooler.

Fig 3: Charge Air Duct Lock

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Unlock lock (1) on both sides with suitable tool.

Detach charge air duct (2) from exhaust turbocharger.

Fig 4: Detaching Charge Air Duct From Turbocharger

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Remove charge air duct (1) towards bottom.

Fig 5: Removing Charge Air Duct

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Preparation for installation:

IMPORTANT:

In the event of a leak on the charge air duct, there is a risk of damage to the exhaust turbocharger!

Check sealing lip (1) for damage.

NOTE: If sealing lip (1) is damaged, the gasket must be replaced.

Fig 6: Locating Sealing Lip

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Installation note:

Check the seal (1) for correct installation:

The seal (1) is correctly installed in the pressure pipe.

Fig 7: Seal -- Correct Installation

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Installation note:

Check the seal (1) for correct installation:

The seal (1) is not correctly installed in the pressure pipe.

Fig 8: Seal -- Incorrect Installation

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Installation:

Release locks (1) from brackets.

Locks must engage.

Fig 9: Releasing Locks From Brackets

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Install charge air duct (1).

Fig 10: Installing Charge Air Duct

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Connect charge air duct (1) to exhaust turbocharger until lock (2) engages on both sides.

Fig 11: Connecting Charge Air Duct To Turbocharger Until Lock Engages On Both Sides

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Connect charge air duct (1) to charge air cooler until lock (1) engages on both sides.

Fig 12: Charge Air Duct Lock

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 00 2AZ .

Clip in line (2).

Fig 13: Line Clip And Screws

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Required follow-up work:

Check turbocharging path for leak tightness.
Check function of DME.