Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect the battery or batteries. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Removal and Installation .
CAUTION:
To avoid possible engine and system damage or performance issues:
- Brush away all dirt and debris from the area prior to opening any fuel, air intake, exhaust, cooling, aftertreatment or other engine system.
- To avoid contamination, any open engine system ports must be closed immediately with clean care caps or an appropriate covering.
- Do not allow any debris to fall into the engine.
- Do not allow any chemical cleaners to enter the engine or any open systems during the cleaning process.
Remove the clamp (A) and disconnect the crankcase breather tube (2) from the air inlet connection [upper (1)].

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Loosen the clamps that hold the air inlet connection (lower) to the low pressure turbocharger compressor housing and remove the air inlet connection as an assembly. Use the Tool to cover the low pressure turbocharger compressor opening.
CAUTION:
To avoid possible engine and system damage or performance issues:
- Brush away all dirt and debris from the area prior to opening any fuel, air intake, exhaust, cooling, aftertreatment or other engine system.
- To avoid contamination, any open engine system ports must be closed immediately with clean care caps or an appropriate covering.
- Do not allow any debris to fall into the engine.
- Do not allow any chemical cleaners to enter the engine or any open systems during the cleaning process.
Tool

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