Removing Oil Separator

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Loosen the fastening screw -1- on the cable duct -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Duct Fastening Screw
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1. 1.1. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10) -1- on the intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 4-6.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.
Disconnect coolant lines -1- for the turbocharger (cylinder 4-6) above the oil separator.

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Coolant Lines
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1. 2.1. Place a cloth under the coolant hoses.
2. 2.2. Loosen two spring band clamps and pull off hoses.
3. 2.3. Soak up drops of coolant with a cloth.
Unclip electric line for starter at the oil separator.
Remove oil separator.
1. 4.1. Release and pull off the engine vent line -1- at the oil separator by pressing the locking ring.
2. 4.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 20) -2- .
3. 4.3. Pull oil separator -3- off the bracket for the oil/water heat exchanger.
4. 4.4. Close off the bores using suitable stoppers.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Oil Separator
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