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5.5.3 Removing air cleaner housing (left-side)
- vehicles with 12-cyl. engine
Procedure
– Unplug electrical connector -3- for air mass meter 2 - G246- .
– Detach hose -2- from air hose.
– Detach air hose -1- at intake manifold.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach left air cleaner (top section).
– Remove air duct -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Take out left air cleaner (bottom section).
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips
(same as original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
5.5.4 Removing air cleaner housing (right-
side) - vehicles with 12-cyl. engine
Procedure
– Unplug electrical connector -1- for air mass meter - G70- .
– Detach air hose -4- at intake manifold.
– Disengage brackets for electrical connectors -2- and -3- at air
cleaner (top section).
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach right air cleaner (top section).
– Remove air duct -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Take out right air cleaner (bottom section).
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips
(same as original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
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