11 61 050 Removing And Installing Intake Air Manifold (N62)

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Remove acoustic cover. To remove, unfasten screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove towards front.

Remove design cover, if equipped.

Remove center of bulkhead.

Remove intake hose.

Remove injection pipe.

On rear side of manifold, unlock and disconnect plug on differential pressure sensor and on servomotor.

Unlock and detach vent hose (1).

Remove cable from holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Vent Hose

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Unfasten screws.

Remove intake air manifold (2) upwards with aid of a second person.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Air Manifold

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Installation:

Clean sealing faces (1) on intake air manifold (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Faces On Intake Air Manifold

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Installation:

Clean sealing face (1) on left and right.

Replace gasket on left and right.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Face

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Assemble engine.

Check air intake system for leaks.