Removing Electronic Adjuster - Cylinder Bank 1-3

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Pull rubber cap -1- off the cover of the electronic adjuster and release and pull off the cable plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Plug For Electronic Adjuster On Cylinder Bank 1-3
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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)
Remove cover -1- for electronic adjuster and intake air line.
1. 2.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 30) -2- for the intake air line and cover.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Adjuster Cover, Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Carefully lever off the ball joint -1- of the actuating rod on the turbocharger using a screwdriver.
Unscrew three cheese head bolts (hexagon socket a/f 5, M6 x 30) -2- on the electronic adjuster.
Tool recommendation: Long socket-wrench insert for hexagon socket (a/f 5) with ball joint.

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Joint And Bolts
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Using tools → Loosening/securing electronic adjuster on cylinder bank 1-3

Fig 4: Loosening/Securing Electronic Adjuster On Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Information
- Replace the actuating rod for the adjustment mechanism after removing the electronic adjuster.
Remove electronic adjuster.