911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L Turbo (2004)
8. Loosen fastening nuts on the turbocharger. Remove the shield.
9. Detach restraining straps. Undo the two restraining straps on the rear muffler. Loosen the two -hexagon socket screws- for this purpose.
Caution: Falling rear muffler! The rear muffler is loose after the restraining straps are removed. The rear muffler should be held by a second
person or supported with a transmission jack.
10. Push restraining straps out of the holder. Push the restraining strap into the recesses of the engine carrier with a screwdriver and move outward.
11. Remove rear mufflers. Two persons can now remove the rear muffler.
12. Undo fastening screw M 6 x 34 on the air cleaner housing.
13. Undo hose clamp between the air cleaner housing and intake manifold.
14. Tilt the complete air cleaner housing 90° upward and then remove from the engine compartment.
15. Pull off the connecting hoses between the charge air coolers and the pressure pipe:
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Unclip the locking clips using a screwdriver and pull off the hose.
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Then clip the locking clips in again.
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Undo the right fastening screw on the refrigerant line.