11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (N62)

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Remove acoustic cover.

Remove design cover.

Remove center of bulkhead.

Remove intake hose.

Remove injection pipe. Refer to 13 53 240 REPLACING COMPLETE INJECTION PIPE (N62, N62TU) .

On rear side of manifold, unlock and disconnect plug on differential pressure sensor and on servomotor.

Unlock and detach vent hose (1).

Remove cable from holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Vent Hose

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Unfasten screws.

Remove intake air manifold (2) upwards with aid of a second person.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Air Manifold Retaining Screws

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Installation:

Clean sealing faces (1) on intake air manifold (2).

Fig 3: View Of Sealing Faces On Intake Air Manifold

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Installation:

Clean sealing face (1) on left and right.

Replace gasket on left and right.

Fig 4: Locating Sealing Face

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Assemble engine.

Check air intake system for leaks.