Installing the intake plenum

Screws of the intake plenum

Fig 1: Intake Plenum Screws Tightening Sequence

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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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Additional coolant can leakage. Make sure that no coolant enters the intake port of the cylinder head.

Replace the seals (1) .
Parts: Seals

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Check the rubber mount (1) for a correct fit on the intake plenum.

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Clean contact surface (1) .
Insert the intake plenum (1) and position it.
Connect connectors (2) and lock.
The connector (2) must engage audibly.
Secure clamp (arrow).

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Insert the intake plenum (A) and position it.

Tighten the screws in the sequence (1) to (7) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to cylinder head
M6	tightening torque	10 Nm

Fig 2: Intake Plenum Screws Tightening Sequence

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Connect and lock coolant line (1).
The coolant line (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect and lock the tank vent line (2) .
The tank ventilation line (2) must snap-in audibly.
Connect and lock the coolant lines (1) .
The coolant lines (1) must engage audibly.

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Position the coolant line (1) and secure it with the clamp (arrow).

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Connect and lock coolant line (1) .
The coolant line (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect and lock the tank vent line (1).
The tank vent line (1) must engage audibly.

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Guide in the wiring harness section (1) and install.
The locks (arrows) must engage audibly.

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Secure the clamps (arrows).
Feed in and position holder (3) .

Tighten the screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Holder to charge air cooler
Self-tapping screw M6	Tightening torque	5 Nm

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

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Follow-up work

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 COVER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT-END STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIMS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .