11 61 050 Removing And Installing Intake Air Manifold (N12)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove suction filter housing.
Remove engine cover.

Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) on intake manifold.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3) on tank vent valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness On Intake Manifold

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release tank vent valve (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Vent Valve

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on solenoid valve.

Release engine breathers and hold to one side.

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Solenoid Valve

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten engine wiring harness (2) on intake manifold.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness On Intake Manifold

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Release cable (1) at intake manifold holder.

Release screw (2).

Release screw (3).

Take off holder (4).

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Identifying Cable And Holder

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Release screw (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque: See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Identifying Screw And Nut

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Installation:

Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.