11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing left-hand charge air duct (B48, B46)

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Attention !

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

REMOVAL:

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

Fig 1: Engaging Locks In Brackets

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

Pull off charge air duct (2) from charge air cooler.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Charge Air Duct From Charge Air Cooler

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

Pull off charge air duct (2) from throttle valve.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Charge Air Duct From Throttle Valve

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Turn charge air duct (1) and remove upwards.

Fig 4: Turning Charge Air Duct

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Preparation for installation:

Attention !

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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Seal - Incorrect Installation

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INSTALLATION:

Release locks (1) from brackets.

Fig 8: Releasing Locks From Brackets

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Turn charge air duct (1) and feed in downwards.

Fig 9: Turning Charge Air Duct

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

Fig 10: Engaging Lock On Both Sides

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

Fig 11: Engaging Lock

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Required follow-up work:

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