11 61 086 Removing and installing/replacing mixing tube for intake air (N47 D20 O1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Reset adaptation value with diagnosis system.
Remove acoustic cover. See 13..... REMOVE ACOUSTIC COVER (N47 D20 O/T1) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) on throttle body.

Tightening torque: 13 54 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace seals on throttle body and intake air mixing tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Throttle Body

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Release screws (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Disconnect plug connection of exhaust-gas temperature sensor.

Remove mixing tube towards front.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust-Gas Temperature Sensor And Screws

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Installation note:

Replace O-ring (1).

Replace gasket (2).

Fig 4: Identifying O-Ring And Gasket

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Installation note:

Pay attention to mounting lugs (1).

Remove mixing tube in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Lugs

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Assemble engine.