Turbocharger Air Duct Pipe/Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the left charge air hose -1-.

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-- Free up the wiring harness -1- and -2-.

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-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct pipe to the turbocharger.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps With Air Guide Pipe

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-- Free up the wiring harness -1- from the air duct pipe.

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-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove the air duct pipe -4- upward.