11 61 050 Removing and installing intake plenum (PHEV)

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER Removal:

Removal:

Unlock and pull off all connectors (1) from the DME control unit (2).

Loosen screws.

Tightening torque 12 14 1AZ .

Remove DME CONTROL UNIT .

Fig 1: Locating DME Control Unit Screws

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Press and hold lock (1) of tank ventilation line (2).

Pull off tank ventilation line (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Ventilation Line And Lock

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Detach plug connection (1) at tank vent valve (2).

Detach tank vent valve (2) from mounting.

Fig 3: Identifying Tank Vent Valve And Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on throttle valve drive.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection On Throttle Valve Drive

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Connector And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock snap fastener (2).

Press charge air duct down.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Fastener And Plug Connection

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Release cable strap under intake plenum with a suitable tool.

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts

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Installation:

Installation note:

Check all profile seals, replace if necessary.

Position the intake plenum.

Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Fasten the cable strap under the intake plenum.

Fig 8: Identifying Nuts

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Push the charge air line onto the throttle body.

The snap fastener (2) must snap audibly into place.

Plug in plug connection (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Snap Fastener And Plug Connection

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Insert connector (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Connector And Screws

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Plug in plug connection (1) on throttle valve drive.

Fig 11: Identifying Plug Connection On Throttle Valve Drive

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Install the tank vent valve (2) on the bracket.

Insert plug connection (1) at tank vent valve (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Tank Vent Valve And Plug Connection

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Install tank ventilation line (2).

Lock (1) of tank ventilation line (2) must engage audibly.

Fig 13: Identifying Tank Ventilation Line And Lock

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Install DME CONTROL UNIT .

Tighten bolts (see arrows).

Tightening torque 12 14 1AZ .

Insert all plug connectors (1) on DME control unit (2).

Fig 14: Locating DME Control Unit Screws

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