Removing Intake-Air Distributor, Side 1-3

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Attach or mount fire hazard warning sign in a clearly visible position.

Fig 1: Example Of Warning Sign
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Remove fuel filter.
→ 206019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FINE FUEL FILTER - section on "Removing" .

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Filter
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Open line connections in left of engine compartment.
1. 3.1. Disconnect and remove carbon canister line -2- .
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Left Engine Compartment Hose Connections
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2. 3.2. Remove coolant ventilation -1- at the tank.
3. 3.3. Disconnect vacuum line -3- .
4. 3.4. Expose lines above the fuel distribution pipe.
  Unclip the lines from the holders and secure them on the coolant expansion tank using a tie-wrap.
  
  Fig 4: Securing Lines On Coolant Expansion Tank Using A Tie-Wrap
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Remove secondary-air pump.
→ 26651900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SECONDARY-AIR PUMP - section on "Removing"

Fig 5: Identifying Secondary-Air Pump
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Loosen intake air line at the turbocharger 1-3.
Intake air line cannot be removed.
1. 5.1. Unscrew two M6 screws -arrows- and one M6 collar nut -1- . Disconnect intake air line with retaining bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Intake Air Line Flange 1-3
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2. 5.2. Press intake air line out of the bracket in the engine compartment.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Intake Air Line Bracket
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3. 5.3. Replace O-ring during assembly and grease with Kluber Syntheso Glep (Part No. 000.043.204.68).
Remove oil-filter console.
→ 173319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OIL-FILTER CONSOLE - section on "Removing"

Fig 8: Identifying Oil-Filter Console
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Information

Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections. High pressure causes damage and leaks. Always counter at the lines when loosening and fastening them.

Information

Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections. High pressure causes damage and leaks. Always counter at the lines when loosening and fastening them.

Information

Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections. High pressure causes damage and leaks. Always counter at the lines when loosening and fastening them.

Information

Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections. High pressure causes damage and leaks. Always counter at the lines when loosening and fastening them.
Disconnect wire harness and fuel line from the fuel collection pipe.
1. 7.1. Pull cable rail -3- upwards at the fuel collection pipe and press to the side.
2. 7.2. Disconnect cable plug -arrows- at the fuel injectors 1-3.
3. 7.3. Detach fuel line -2- (a/f 17 and 19) and unscrew.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Cable Rail And Fuel Line (Side 1-3)
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Remove intake-air distributor.
Unscrew screws -3- and carefully remove intake-air distributor -1- with left fuel collection pipe.

Use a 6-mm screwdriver insert with ball joint for screws that are difficult to reach.

Fig 10: Identifying Intake-Air Distributor 1-3
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