Removing Electronic Adjuster For Turbocharger, Cylinder Bank 4-6

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Disconnect and pull off cable plug -1- on electronic adjuster -arrow- .
Unscrew one cheese head bolt with washer (hexagon socket a/f 5, M6 x 26) -2- on electronic adjuster.
1. 2.1. Tool recommendation: long socket-wrench insert with ball joint (3/8 inch) for hexagon socket a/f 5
  
  Fig 1: Removing Turbocharger Electronic Adjuster, Cylinder Bank 4-6
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Detach ball joint of actuating rod on turbocharger -1- using a screwdriver -arrow- .
Unscrew two cheese head bolts with washer (hexagon socket a/f 5, M6 x 26) -2 and 3- on electronic adjuster.
1. 4.1. Tool recommendation: long socket-wrench insert (3/8 inch) with ball joint for hexagon socket a/f 5 and short extension.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Turbocharger Electronic Adjuster, Cylinder Bank 4-6, Underside
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove electronic adjuster.

Fig 3: Removing Electronic Adjuster, Cylinder Bank 4-6
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Replace actuating rod for adjustment mechanism.