11 61 065 Removing and installing/replacing left intake plenum (N63)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove left INJECTION PIPE .
- Remove THROTTLE VALVE .
- Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering front axle.
- Secure ENGINE in installation position.
- Lower front axle releasing screws on engine mount first. See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) and 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .
- Release power steering pump, if installed, and set aside. See applicable procedure for drivetrain configuration: 32 41 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) , 32 41 060 REMOVING AND REFITTING (REPLACING) VANE PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR (N63) or 32 41 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) .
- Remove UNIVERSAL JOINT with corrugated tubing.
Detach engine ventilation hose (1).
Disconnect connector.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque: 11 61 1 AZ .
Release THROTTLE VALVE (1).
Release holder screw (2) on intake plenum.
Tightening torque: 11 61 2AZ .
Feed out intake plenum towards rear.
Installation note:
Replace all profile seals.
Assemble engine and vehicle and
Check air intake system for leaks.