11 61 050 Removing and installing air intake manifold (S65)

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IMPORTANT: Do not use antiseize agents to install the air intake manifold.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIR CLEANER HOUSING .

Disconnect plug connection (1) on intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unlock hose (2) for idle actuator incoming air at fastener (1) and detach in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Unlocking Hose

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Unlock hose (2) for condensate drain line at fastener (1) and detach in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Unlocking Hose

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Installation:

Each hose clamp on the decoupling element is exactly positioned.

Loosen hose clamps (1).

Secure hose clamps with special tool 009250 .

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

NOTE: Picture shows hose clamps (1 to 3).

Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamps

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Release hose clamp (1) on cylinder 4.

Secure hose clamps with special tool 009250 .

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Hose Clamp

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Release hose clamp (1) on cylinders 5 to 8.

Secure hose clamps with special tool 009250 .

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Remove intake air manifold towards top.

Fig 6: Identifying Hose Clamp

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IMPORTANT: Do not lay any tools or foreign bodies in intake area.
Risk of damage to throttle valves/engine.

Fig 7: Precaution For Throttle Valve

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NOTE: Assemble engine.