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

Remove acoustic cover.

Remove design cover.

Remove center of bulkhead. Refer to 51 71 085 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER OF ASSEMBLY COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD .

Remove intake hose. Refer to 13 54 250 REPLACING AIR INTAKE HOSE (BETWEEN AIR-MASS FLOW SENSOR AND THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY) (N62) .

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.

Unlock and detach vent hose (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Vent Hose

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Remove cable from holder.

Unfasten screws.

Fig 2: Removing Intake Air Manifold

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

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.