11 61 065 Removing and installing/replacing left intake plenum (N63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left INJECTION PIPE .
Remove THROTTLE VALVE
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation position.
Lower FRONT AXLE , releasing screws on engine mount first
Release power steering pump, if installed, and set aside. See POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE or VANE PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR .
UNIVERSAL JOINT with corrugated tubing.

Detach engine ventilation hose (1).

Disconnect connector.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1 AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Ventilation Hose And Nuts

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Release THROTTLE VALVE (1).

Release holder screw (2) on intake plenum.

Tightening torque: 11 61 2AZ .

Feed out intake plenum towards rear.

Installation note:

Replace all profile seals.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Valve And Screw

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Assemble engine and vehicle and

Check air intake system for leaks.