11 61 050 Removing and installing intake plenum (M57T2-SCR)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trailing link (E9x)
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (E70)
• Remove acoustic cover at rear. See 13..... REMOVE THE ACOUSTIC COVERS (M57T2 WITH AND WITHOUT SCR) .

(E9x only) 

Release screws (1, 2).

Remove heater end panel (3).

Installation note: 

Make sure heater end panel is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater End Panel And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on swirl-flap actuator.

Release screw (2) on dipstick.

Disconnect plug connection for pressure sensor (3).

Unclip vacuum line (4) from holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection On Pressure Sensor

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on right pressure pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Pressure Pipe

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Open cable clips (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) from exhaust-gas recirculation valve.

Disconnect plug connection (3) from electromotive throttle actuator.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection On Exhaust-Gas Recirculation Valve

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Unlock and detach charge air hose (1).

Release profile clamp (2) for exhaust gas recirculation line. Tightening torque: 11 71 1AZ .

Release screw connection along lines (3).

Tightening torque: 11 00 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Profile Clamp On Exhaust-Gas Recirculation Line

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Installation note: 

Replace all gaskets.

Assemble engine.

Check function of DDE.