11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (M62): Notes

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Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery, See 12 00 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect negative battery lead. See 12 00 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Remove intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUCTION-FILTER HOUSING (M60, M62)

Release wiring harness section for engine from intake air manifold and lay to one side with cable ducts.

If necessary, remove ASC+T throttle.

If necessary, disconnect Bowden cables for throttle actuation.

If necessary, remove throttle assembly.

CAUTION: Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Disconnect fuel feed and return lines from injection pipe.

NOTE: From 9/98 version without fuel return line.

Follow instructions for removing and installing fuel hoses,

refer to 13 53 540 REPLACING, SEALING FUEL HOSES .

Remove connector for brake force booster.

Fig 1: Removing Connector For Brake Force Booster

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