11 61 050 Removing and installing air intake manifold (N52K)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open holder (2).

Disconnect plug connection (1) under of air intake manifold.

Release both crankcase breathers (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Crankcase Breathers And Holder

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release screws (4).

Detach engine wiring harness (2) from air intake manifold and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness, Plug Connections And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on oil pressure switch (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Oil Pressure Switch

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Release fuel rail (2) and lay to one side.

NOTE: Do not detach fuel line.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 61 1AZ .

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 11 61 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Rail With Screw And Nuts

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Raise air intake manifold approx. 10 cm.

Disconnect plug connections (1) at bottom.

Release tank vent line behind throttle valve assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections

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Installation:

Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.