37 12 ... Replacing Upper Vent Line For Air Supply Unit
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on right. See 51 71 447 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING PANEL FOR COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MEMBER
- Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section). See 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION)
- Remove front right auxiliary turn indicator light. See 63 13 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT AUXILIARY DIRECTION INDICATOR
Release screw (1).
Twist filler duct (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3) and remove.
If necessary, release vent line (4) at mounting points (5) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3).
Release screws.
Press off side panel slightly.
Installation:
Tightening torque (front side panel to body area, A-pillar): 6 N.m.
Tightening torque (front side panel to body area, A-pillar): 6 N.m.
Disconnect quick-connect coupling (1) and seal lower vent line connection with sealing plug.
Remove vent line (2) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit.