11 61 050 Removing and installing intake plenum

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Remove engine cover.
If necessary, remove TENSION STRUT (risk of damage to charge air pressure sensor).

Detach crankcase breather at cylinder head cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Crankcase Breather At Cylinder Head Cover

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Pull off vacuum hose (1).

Detach tank vent valve (2) from mounting.

Release hose (3) and set down in engine compartment.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Tank Vent Valve And Hose

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on oil pressure switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Oil Pressure Switch

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Release retainers (1) on fuel rail and place to one side.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

NOTE: Do not detach fuel line.

Unscrew nuts (3).

Release screw (4).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers, Plug Connection, Nuts And Screw

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Raise intake air manifold.

Release bolts (1).

Set down distributor housing (2) in engine compartment.

Fig 5: Identifying Distributor Housing With Bolts

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Cut cable tie (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation note:

Replace all seals (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Tie, Plug Connection And Seals

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Installation note:

Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.