13 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing intake silencer housing (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove intake port. See 13..... REMOVING INTAKE PORT (N55) .

Detach line clip (1) from intake silencer housing in upward direction.

NOTE: For clarification purposes, the drawing does not show upper part of intake silencer housing installed.

Fig 1: Detaching Line Clip From Intake Silencer Housing

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Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque: 13 71 3AZ .

Pull intake silencer housing (2) off rubber mounts in an upward direction and remove.

Fig 2: Pulling Intake Silencer Housing

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Reassemble the vehicle.