11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (S54)

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Special tools required:

11 9 160

For identification of special tools, refer to ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery, refer to 12 00... DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Vehicles with SMG transmissions only:

Open electronics box cover
Detach relay (1) of hydraulic pump
Disconnect line between expansion tank and hydraulic unit from intake manifold

IMPORTANT: Reinstall relay (1) of hydraulic pump only after connecting line between expansion tank and hydraulic unit.

Fig 1: Detaching Relay Of Hydraulic Pump

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Press locks. Remove hose for engine vent.

Fig 2: Removing Hose For Engine Vent

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Gently raise lug (1) and slide holder upwards.

Feed out battery positive lead.

Fig 3: Raising Lug

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Detach guide tube (1) for oil dipstick from intake air manifold.

Press locks on vacuum hose (2) and detach.

Fig 4: Locating Guide Tube & Vacuum Hose

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Detach tank venting valve (1) from holder on intake air manifold.

Fig 5: Detaching Tank Venting Valve

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Release support bracket at front and rear from intake air manifold.

Fig 6: Releasing Support Bracket

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Press lock. Detach hose (1) from intake air manifold.

Fig 7: Detaching Hose From Intake Air Manifold

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Disconnect hydraulic fluid connecting hose:

Press locks.

Detach connecting hose to hydraulic unit tank connection.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Hydraulic Fluid Connecting Hose

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Place special tool 11 9 160 as shown in illustration on lugs of clamp.

Press clamp together until lock is opened.

Fig 9: Opening Lock

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Installation:

Replace clamps.

Preassemble clamps in installation position.

Catch (1) must be secured in lug (2).

Fig 10: Preassembling Clamp

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IMPORTANT: Use only original clamps.

If hose clamps are used, there is the risk that the throttle control linkage will stop or jam and no longer return to the idle position.

Installation:

Push intake air manifold with hose clamps (1) preassembled in installation position onto throttle assembly.

Fig 11: Pushing Intake Air Manifold Onto Throttle Assembly

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Installation:

Place special tool 11 9 160 as shown in illustration on lugs of clamp.

Press hose clamps together with special tool 11 9 160 until lock (1) engages.

Fig 12: Engaging Lock

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Press locks and detach condensate return (1).

Fig 13: Detaching Condensate Return

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, shown on removed engine.

IMPORTANT: A vacuum line (1) and a wiring harness (2) are clipped into place on the reverse side of the intake air manifold.

Fig 14: Feeding Out Vacuum Line And Wiring Harness

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Raise intake air manifold slightly and detach from throttle assembly.

Feed out vacuum line (1) and wiring harness (2).

Remove intake air manifold.