Component Overview 2: Intake-Air Distributor Disassembled

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Fig 1: Overview Of Intake-Air Distributor Component 2

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Intake-air distributor 1-3
Molded seal, replace following removal
Sealing ring, replace following disassembly
Bayonet sleeve
Sealing ring, replace following disassembly
Centre part of intake-air distributor
Intake-air distributor 4-6
Intake air sensor
Fastening screw (self-tapping)

Disconnect crankcase vent line, support elements on the intake-air distributor and cable plug for electronic accelerator.
1. 1.1. Disconnect crankcase vent line -1- .
2. 1.2. Remove strut -2- by unscrewing two external Torx screws (E10, M x 12) -3- .
3. 1.3. Remove throttle housing support by loosening one M6 hexagon nut -4- .
4. 1.4. Pull off cable plug -5- for electronic accelerator.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Support Elements On Centre Intake-Air Distributor
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Remove center part of intake-air distributor.
1. Throttle housing
2. Bayonet sleeve
3. Tank ventilation line
4. Positive crankcase ventilation connection
  
  Fig 3: Removing Centre Part Of Intake-Air Distributor
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1. 2.1. Open bayonet sleeves -2- for the center part in -direction of arrow- .
2. 2.2. View with inner locking lug open -arrow- .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bayonet Lock Open
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3. 2.3. Disconnect vacuum lines -3 and 4- on the back and remove center part.
Replace all seals (see COMPONENT OVERVIEW ).