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) .

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

Fig 1: Detaching Vent Hose

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Unlock and detach vent hose (1).

Remove cable from holder.

Unfasten screws.

Remove intake air manifold (2) upwards with aid of a second person. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (N62) .

Fig 2: Removing Intake Air Manifold Upwards

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Cleaning Sealing Faces On Intake Air Manifold

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Installation:

Clean sealing face (1) on left and right.

Fig 4: Cleaning Sealing Face On Left And Right

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Replace gasket on left and right.

Assemble engine.

Check air intake system for leaks.