Installing the left intake plenum

• Replace the seal (4)  .

  Parts:  Seal

• Only during replacement of the intake plenum: 

  Loosen screws (1)  .

  Unlock pressure sensor (2)  on the retaining tab (3)  .

  Remove pressure sensor (2)  .

  Position pressure sensor (2)  .

  Retaining tab (3)  must audibly lock in.

  Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Pressure sensor
  screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

• Feed in and position the left intake plenum.
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Intake plenum
  M8 screw	Tightening torque	21.4 Nm

• Tighten down screws (2)  .

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  Intake plenum
  M6 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

• Fix wiring harness fasteners (1)  .

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• Position the air conditioning compressor (3)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Air conditioning compressor to holder/engine
  M8	tightening torque	22 Nm

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• Connect plug connection (2)  and lock.
• Connect plug connection (1)  and lock.

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• Connect and lock tank vent line (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL THERMOSTAT TO THE HOLDER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING CABLES ON VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
• Refer to CHECKING/ADDING FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
• Refer to US VERSION ONLY: INSTALLING HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT BELOW THE RADIATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .
• Refer to REMOVING ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Installing clean air pipe of cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the clean air pipe of cylinder bank 1 (2) in direction of arrow and slide it on

  The retaining clip (1) must engage audibly.

• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to CLOSING THE COOLANT PUMPS .
• Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING BRIDGE IN AN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH A GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER .
• Installing conduit on bank 2

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  • Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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  • Position the wiring harness.
  • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Cable duct
    M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the conduit (2).
  • Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES
  
  

  Cable duct
  M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to FASTENING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAL FOR THE HOOD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Installing the rear right engine compartment cover.

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  Remove the battery cover  .

  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
  • Remove the special tool 2 452 007  from the battery.

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  • Install the cover (2).
  • Lock the lock (1).
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD . .
• Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .