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. See LOWERING/RAISING (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) or LOWERING/RAISING (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
Release Power Steering Pump, If Installed, and Set Aside. See Procedure for PUMP FOR STEERING GEAR or PUMP FOR STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE .
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 Holder Screw

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Assemble Engine and Vehicle and

Check Air Intake System for Leaks.