I removed the air cleaner from the 1991 560SEL and closely examined the black rubber/plastic tube (approx 10" long) that connects to the left rear metal pipe coming from the air cleaner housing. I noticed that the black rubber/plastic tube has an extra "feeder" branch (small diameter) that doesn't appear to connect to ANYTHING. Does anyone have any ideas what this branch feeder hose is for?

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