13 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing the intake silencer housing (N54, N54T)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove intake duct   . See.

Unclip B+ cable strip (1).

Fig 1: Unclipping Cable Strip

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Illustration shows microfilter housing removed for purposes of clarity. Pull wiring harness mounting (1) up.

Fig 2: Pulling Wiring Harness Mounting Up

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Release clamp (1) and detach air intake hose. Tightening torque, see 13 71 2AZ .

Fig 3: Detaching Air Hose

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Release clamp and detach air intake hose. Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ . Unlock and disconnect line (1). Unclip line (1) from air filter housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Filter Housing

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Slightly raise front of intake silencer housing (1) in direction of arrow. Press rear of intake silencer housing upwards out of mounting points and remove.

Fig 5: Raising Front Of Intake Silencer Housing

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Installation note:  Push rear area of intake silencer housing (1) under B+ cable strip (2) and guide (3). While doing so, push guide (3) up a little.

Fig 6: Pushing Guide Upward

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