11 61 050 Removing and installing the intake plenum (B48, B46)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unclip the wiring harness (2) and release it from the intake system.

Unclip the positive line of the alternator (3) and release it from the intake system.

Fig 1: Alternator, Wiring Harness And Connector

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Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unclip the coolant hose (2) from the holder.

Unclip the wiring harness (3) and release it from the intake system.

Fig 2: Coolant Hose, Wiring Harness And Connector

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Unlock and detach connectors (1) and (2).

Unlock and pull off pressure pipe (3) from throttle body.

Put the pressure pipe (3) to one side.

Fig 3: Pressure Pipe And Connectors

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Slacken screws in the sequence (5 - 1).

Pull intake system (6) off cylinder head and remove.

Fig 4: Intake Plenum Screws Loosening/Tightening Sequence

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Installation:

NOTE: Replacement:
Remounting the THROTTLE BODY .
Remounting the CHARGING PRESSURE SENSOR .

NOTE: Replace gaskets (1).

NOTE: Align the intake system using the guides (2) on the cylinder head.

Fig 5: Guides And Gaskets

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Install the intake system (6).

Tighten screws in the sequence (1 - 5).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ .

Fig 6: Intake Plenum Screws Loosening/Tightening Sequence

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Connect connectors (1) and (2) and lock.

Make sure the connectors engage audibly.

Connect pressure pipe (3) to throttle body.

Make sure the pressure pipe (3) engages audibly.

Fig 7: Pressure Pipe And Connectors

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Connect and lock the connector (1).

Make sure the connector engages audibly.

Clip coolant hose (2) in holder.

Clip wiring harness (3) to intake system.

Fig 8: Coolant Hose, Wiring Harness And Connector

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Connect and lock the connector (1).

Make sure the connector engages audibly.

Clip wiring harness (2) to intake system.

Clip positive line of alternator (3) to intake system.

Fig 9: Alternator, Wiring Harness And Connector

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