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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• 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. See LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) or LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
• Release power steering pump, if installed, and set aside. See applicable procedure:
  • REMOVING/REFITTING VANE PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR (N63) .
  • REMOVING/INSTALLING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) .
  • REMOVING/INSTALLING HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) .
• UNIVERSAL JOINT with corrugated tubing.

Detach engine ventilation hose (1).

Disconnect connector.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

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.

Assemble engine and vehicle and

Check air intake system for leaks.