13 41 100 Removing and installing/replacing supplementary air line (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD
Partially disconnect and raise ENGINE WIRING HARNESS
Unclip holders for supplementary wiring harness

Remove idle air hose (2).

Replace clamps.

Lever idle actuator out of holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Idle Air Hose

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Release screws, detach idle air line.

Remove INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESSURE SENSOR on bank 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Before installing, check O-rings on unions and apply a light coating of grease.

Assemble engine.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring

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