Removing the left intake plenum

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Removing the cover of the rear right engine compartment.

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- Loosen the lock (1)
- Remove the cover (2).
Covering the vehicle battery
WARNING:
Unprotected battery terminals. Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Cover the vehicle battery
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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Cover the vehicle battery with the special tool 2 452 007 as shown.
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to REMOVING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to REMOVING HOLDER OF DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to REMOVING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
Removing conduit from bank 1.

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- Loosen screws (1).
- Slide conduit (2) downwards.
Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING BRIDGE IN AN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH A GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT PUMPS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to US VERSION ONLY: REMOVING THE BOTTOM HOLDER FROM THE COOLANT RADIATOR AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Refer to LOOSENING THE BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING CABLE FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Refer to LOOSENING TRANSMISSION OIL THERMOSTAT FROM HOLDER .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNTING OF SWIVEL BEARING AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
Refer to RELEASING FRONT PROP SHAFT FROM FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .

Unlock and disconnect the tank vent line (1) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Loosen screws (1) .
Use auxiliary materials to secure the air conditioning compressor (3) against falling.

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Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .
Loosen screws (2) .
Guide out the left intake plenum and remove.

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