Removing Intake-Air Distributor - Side 1-3

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Release drive belt.
→ 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Remove generator.
→ 272219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GENERATOR .
Open rapid-action coupling of tank vent line, unclip line and set it aside.
Pull engine compartment temperature sensor out of bracket on intake-air distributor and set it aside.
Remove support -3- for oil filler pipe and coolant ventilation.
1. 5.1. Unclip coolant ventilation line -1- .
2. 5.2. Unscrew three M6 x 12 outer Torx screws (E10) -2- and remove support.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Oil Filler Pipe Support And Vent Line
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen intake-air distributor 1-3.
1. 6.1. Unscrew six M6 x 35 outer Torx screws (E10). Pull out the screws using a bar magnet to ensure that they are not lost because of the poor accessibility in some areas.
2. 6.2. Tool recommendation for 1/4 inch tool: ratchet spanner, long extension, E10 Torx socket wrench insert.
Remove intake-air distributor 1-3 from the engine compartment over the oil filler pipe.
Replace molded seals.
The intake-air distributor can be cleaned in a parts washing machine without aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean sealing faces on cylinder head.