Installing the left intake plenum

Screws of the left intake plenum

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Replace the seal (1) .
Parts: Seal

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Check the seal (1) on the charge air cooler (2) for damage, replace it if necessary.

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Clean sealing surface (1) with special tool 0 495 102 (11 4 470) .

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Feed in and install the intake plenum (1) .

Tighten the screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Intake plenum
M6 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Tighten the screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Intake plenum
M8 screw	Tightening torque	21.4 Nm

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Connect connectors (2) and lock.
The connector (2) must engage audibly.
Connect and lock tank vent line (1) .
The tank vent line (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Insert and install the air conditioning compressor (5) .

Tighten down screws (4) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Connect connectors (3) and lock.
The connector (3) must engage audibly.
Position the drive belt (1) on the belt pulley (2) of the air conditioning compressor (5) .

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Maintain the preload of the belt tensioner (1) using a suitable socket wrench (3) .
Remove the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) (2) from the belt tensioner.

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Loosen the belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise using a suitable socket wrench (1) .

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Connect the transmission oil lines (2) .
Lock the locks (1) in the arrow direction.
The locks (1) must engage audibly.

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Lock clamp (1) .
Clamp (1) must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to ATTACHING SWIVEL BEARING IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to SECURING CABLES ON VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER AT THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to SECURING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to CHECK/ADD FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
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 INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to SECURING THE AIR SUSPENSIONS STRUTS IN THE FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING ENGINE BRIDGE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT BRACKET FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .