Removing the right intake plenum

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

Ensure specific weight compensation on the vehicle.

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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: Always apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING OIL FILLER NECK .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STRUT BRACE AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT (AIR SUSPENSION) .
Refer to REMOVING THE CROSS OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to PUTTING THE ENGINE INTO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT CRASH LEVER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to LOOSENING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FROM THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT: .
Refer to RELEASING THE BRACKET OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to LOOSENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT HOLDER .

Release the wiring harness mountings (1) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock and disconnect the tank vent line (2) .

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

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