Installing the intake plenum

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Replace seals (1).
Parts: Seals
Align the intake plenum according to the guides (2) on the cylinder head.

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Guide in and install intake plenum (6).
Position the intake plenum (6).
Apply the screws in the sequence (1), (2), (3), (4), (5).

Tighten the screws in the sequence (1), (2), (3), (4), (5).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Intake plenum to cylinder head Observe tightening sequence.
M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Fig 1: Intake Plenum Screws Tightening Sequence

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Connect the engine ventilation line (1) to the throttle body (2).
Make sure that the engine ventilation line (1) engages audibly.

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Check seal (1) for damage and replace seal (1) as needed.
Parts: Seal

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Detach the locks (1) in the direction of the arrow from the brackets.

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Connect and lock the connector (1) on the charging pressure sensor.
Connect and lock the connector (2) on the throttle valve.
Make sure you can hear the connectors (1) and (2) engage.
Connect the pressure pipe (3) on the throttle body and lock.
Make sure the pressure pipe (3) engages audibly at the throttle body.
Thread in cable channel (1) and install.

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Make sure that you can hear the locks (arrows) engage.

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Guide the fuel delivery line (2) in and install.

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel delivery line to cylinder head cover
M6x18	tightening torque	7 Nm

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Secure the coolant line (1) to the holder (2).

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Connect and lock the connector (1) on the charging pressure sensor.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly at the charging pressure sensor.
Insert and install the wiring harness (3).
Secure clamps (2).

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Connect and lock the connector (1) on the VTC controller.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
Clip the wiring harness (2) into the intake plenum.
Clip in the positive battery cable of the alternator (3) on the intake plenum.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .