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