11 36 715 Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Solenoid Valves on Left Side (N73)

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NOTE: (Cylinders 7 to 12)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out DME fault memory.
Remove design cover.
Remove upper section of intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor and air intake hose. See13 71 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT (OR RIGHT) INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N73)

NOTE: Illustrations show N62.

NOTE: Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.
Solenoid valve (2) controls adjustment unit on exhaust side.

Disconnect plug connection of solenoid valves (1) and (2).

Release screws and remove holder (3).

Pull out solenoid valves (1 and 2).

Installation:

Check holder (3) for deformation; replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Valves With Holder

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Installation:

Clean sealing faces (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Faces

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Installation:

Replace O-rings (1 and 2) on solenoid valve (3).

Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings On Solenoid Valve

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Installation:

Press in solenoid valve as far as it will go.

Make sure holders are in correct installation positions.

Install and tighten down screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Solenoid Valve Installation Positions

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.