Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Filter Assembly Overview

• The spring type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A) are recommended for installing spring type clips.

• The components illustrated correspond to cylinder bank 1. They are a mirror image of the components for cylinder bank 2.

• Wire connection to compressor for air suspension, refer to --> [ Wire Connection to Compressor for Air Suspension ]





1 Lower section of air filter

2 Filter element

3 Upper part of air filter

4 Securing pins

• Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Removing and Installing Securing Pins ]

5 O-ring

• Replace if damaged.

6 Intake manifold

7 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor

Cylinder bank 1:

• MAF sensor 1 (G70).

Cylinder bank 2:

• MAF sensor 2 (G246).

8 6 Nm

9 Spring type clip

• Use pliers for spring type clamps (VAS 5024 A) to remove and install

10 Transition piece

11 Connecting pipe

12 Connecting hose

13 To turbocharger

Removing and Installing Securing Pins





Removing

- Using an appropriate socket, turn securing pins until markings - A - on pins and - B - on housing align.

- Remove pins upward.

Installing

- Press pins into holes up to stop and twist them approximately 180 degrees using an appropriate socket.

Wire Connection to Compressor for Air Suspension





- Using a screwdriver - C -, pry off green sealing ring - 1 - from line flange - 3 -.

- Press securing sleeve - 2 - in - direction of arrow - and disconnect line - B - from air filter connection - A -.