11 61 050 Removing and installing air intake plenum (M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

(E7x only)

Unclip Bowden cable for engine compartment lid actuator from transverse reinforcement (1).

Release screws on left and right sides. Tightening torque, see 51 71 4AZ in 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS .

Remove transverse reinforcement (1).

Fig 1: Locating Transverse Reinforcement Screws

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(E9x only)

Release screws (1, 2).

Remove heater end panel (3).

Installation note:

Make sure heater end panel is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Heater End Panel And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on swirl-flap actuator.

Release screw (2) on dipstick.

Disconnect plug connection for pressure sensor (3).

Unclip vacuum line (4) from holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Swirl-Flap Actuator Plug Connection, Pressure Sensor, Vacuum Lines And Dipstick Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on right pressure pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection On Right Pressure Pipe

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Open cable clips (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) from exhaust-gas recirculation valve.

Disconnect plug connection (3) from electromotive throttle actuator.

Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust-Gas Recirculation Valve And Electromotive Throttle Actuator Plug Connection

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Unlock and detach charge air hose (1).

Release profile clamp (2) for exhaust gas recirculation line. Tightening torque, see 11 71 1AZ in EXHAUST-GAS RECIRCULATION .

Release screw connection along lines (3).

Tightening torque, see 11 61 1AZ in 11 61 INTAKE MANIFOLD .

NOTE: Picture shows M57T2 Europe.

Fig 6: Identifying Charge Air Hose, Profile Clamp And Screw Connection Lines

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Installation note:

Replace all gaskets.

Assemble engine.

Check function of DDE.