Installing the intake plenum

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses.
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions.

Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly.

Replace seals (1) .
Parts: Seals

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Clean contact surface (1) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Additional coolant can leakage. Make sure that no coolant enters the intake port of the cylinder head.
Guide in and position intake plenum (A) on the cylinder head.
Tighten the screws in order from (1) to (5) .

Fig 1: Intake Plenum Screws Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Tighten the screws in 360-degree increments.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to cylinder head
M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Connect and lock the coolant feed line (1) .
Ensure that coolant feed line (1) snaps in audibly.

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Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to support
M6X25	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Feed in and install the wiring harness section (1) for the injectors and the ignition coils.
The locks (arrows) must engage audibly.

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Feed in and install the wiring harness section (2) for the injectors and the ignition coils.
Secure clamps (1) .

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Guide in and install the wiring harness section (2) for sensor system 1.
Secure clamps (1) .

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Insert and install the tank vent line (1) .
Secure the tank vent line (1) to the clamp (2) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
Tighten down screw (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Throttle body to holder
M6X25	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Insert and install the coolant hose (2) .
Fasten the clamping collar (1) with the special tool 0 495 794 (17 2 050) .
Guide in and install the wiring harness section (3) for sensor system 2.
Make sure that the locks (arrows) engage audibly.

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Insert and install the tank vent line (2) .
Secure the tank vent line (2) to the clamp (3) .
Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Tank vent line to intake plenum
Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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

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Insert and install the tank vent line (1).
The locks (arrows) must engage audibly.

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Insert and install the holder (2) .
Ensure that lock (1) snaps in audibly.

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Replace the seal (1) .
Parts: Seal

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Insert and install charger air line (1) .
Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Charge air line to throttle body
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Connect connectors (2) and lock.
Make sure that the connector (1) and (2) engages audibly.
Secure clamps (3) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to ACTIVATE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .