Removing Intake-Air Distributor (V6 Turbo)

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V6 biturbo only:
Press release buttons -1- on both sides of the vacuum hose connection pieces and pull off vacuum hoses -2- .

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Vacuum hoses (V6 biturbo)
V6 biturbo only:
Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1- on intake-air distributor -2- .

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Electric plug connections on intake-air distributor
Unclip line bracket -1- from intake-air distributor.

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Line bracket on intake-air distributor
Remove intake-air distributor -1- .
1. 4.1 Unscrew screws -2 to 11- .
2. 4.2 Remove intake-air distributor -1- .
3. 4.3 Check seal and replace it f necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Intake-Air Distributor Screws Loosening Sequence
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  Intake-air distributor