Removing the oil return line for the exhaust turbocharger

WARNING: High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see: NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING REAR THRUST FIELD .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Version A:

Have a rag ready and catch any motor oil that may emerge.
Loosen the screws (1) and (2).

Guide out and remove the oil return line.

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Version B:

Have a rag ready and catch any motor oil that may emerge.
Release the screws (1).

Feed out and remove the oil return line (2).

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