Install the intake pipe

• Replace the O-rings of the intake pipe (2)  .

  Parts:  O-rings

• Completely feed in the intake pipe (2)  and position correctly.
• Close the holder (arrow).
• Tighten down screw (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant line to air conditioning condenser/connecting piece
  M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Place the intake pipe (2)  on the air conditioning compressor (3)  .
• Tighten the screw (1)  from the side of the wheel well on the intake pipe (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant line on air conditioning compressor
  M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING CONDITIONING .