fsil2

Any tips on how to remove AMS charge air inlet pipe that is being stopped by A2125017284 RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE LOWER from coming out?

Do I really need to disconnect the coolant hose?

PeterUbers

This may help

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https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...m157-m278.html

fsil2

Thanks for the links. I have removed the bolt and the boot on top while loosening the bottom clamp prior to posting. My issue lies in disconnections the pipe from the boot / turbo due to the lower hose being in the way.

Will see if loosening the screws on the radiator or fan will help. Hope that the aftermarket air inlet pipe doesn’t prevents one from having proper access to any beneath it - cam shaft magnets, timing belt, etc.


Update: Problem solved - had to twist clockwise while firmly and carefully pushing pipe towards the windshield washer fluid tank. There are some other hoses in the way but they are the flexible kind.