11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (M62): Installation

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Check oil drain for damage.

If necessary, replace oil drain hose and chafe protector.

Ensure it is routed without kinks.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Drain Hose From Rear Cover

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If necessary, remove vent pipe in intake air manifold:

Remove throttle valve.

Remove covers at front and rear from intake air manifold.

NOTE: Vent pipe is located with a lug (1) and locked with a retaining lug (2) in intake air manifold.

Carefully press retaining lug (2) back and push vent pipe out of bore.

Fig 2: Removing Covers From Intake Air Manifold

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Remove vent pipe (1).

Replace seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Vent Pipe

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Insert vent pipe.

Check fixture (1) and lock (2) of vent pipe in intake air manifold.

Replace seals.

Install covers at front and rear.

Fig 4: Checking Fixture (1) And Lock (2) Of Vent Pipe In Intake Air Manifold

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NOTE: The intake air manifold is vibrationally separated from the cylinder head by decoupling elements and gaskets.

Nut
Decoupling element
Intake air manifold
Seal

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Air Manifold Decoupling Elements And Seals
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Check seals and replace if necessary.

CAUTION: Ensure that seals are correctly seated.

Fig 6: Checking Seals For Correct Seating

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Fit two decoupling elements on left and right with nuts and do not tighten (i.e. no preload).

Align intake air manifold.

Fit all other decoupling elements with nuts and tighten crosswise from inside to outside.

Tightening torque,

Fig 7: Installing Decoupling Elements

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