11 61 350 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Pressure Pipe (Charge Air Hose)

11 61 350 Removing and installing/replacing left pressure pipe (charge air hose) (M57TU)







IMPORTANT:
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without anti-friction agent.
Damaged shaped sealing rings will result in a pressure loss, risk of damage to turbocharger.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove engine splash guard.
- Remove acoustic cover.







Unlock locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.
Release pressure pipe (2) in direction of arrow.







Release pressure pipe at points (1).
Detach cable from retainer (2).
Disconnect plug connection (3).







Installation:
Visually inspect shaped sealing ring (1) for correct seating and damage.

Coat all mounting fittings with anti-friction agent (2). Refer to Technical Data.
Lock locking clip (4).
Attach pressure pipe (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:
VDA couplings are correctly fitted when they snap into place with an audible click.







Check function of DDE.
Check pressure pipe for leaks.