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

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 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) and 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .
Release power steering pump, if installed, and set aside. See applicable procedure for drivetrain configuration: 32 41 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) , 32 41 060 REMOVING AND REFITTING (REPLACING) VANE PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR (N63) or 32 41 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) .
Remove 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 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.