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Removing Resonance Tube

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Component overview

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Components (2.9-Litre Engine)
G09586286Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. 1  - Intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 1-3
  2. 1A  - Intake-air distributor for cylinder bank 4-6
  3. 2  - Countersunk screw (internal Torx) M6 x 35, micro-self-locking → Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) 
  4. 3  - Upper part of clamp
  5. 4  - Rubber sleeve
  6. 5  - Lower part of clamp
  7. 6  - Resonance tube
  8. 7  - Throttle housing
  9. 8  - Molded seal on throttle housing - replace
  10. 9  - External Torx screw, M6 x 50
  11. 10  - Molded seal on intake-air distributor
  12. 11  - External Torx screw, M6 x 35
  13. 12  - Control box for tuning flap
  14. 13  - Self-tapping screws
  1. Remove rubber sleeve on air intake system.
    1. 1.1. Loosen screw-type clamps -2-  on rubber sleeve -1-  and remove rubber sleeve.
      Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake System Rubber Sleeve Throttle Housing
      G09586287Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Pull off vacuum line and cable plug on control valves for the resonance tube.
  3. Release and pull off cable plug on throttle housing.
  4. Pull off positive crankcase ventilation lines -1-  and tank vent line -2-  on the intake pipe of the resonance tube.
    Fig 3: Identifying Resonance Tube Connections
    G09586288Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove clamps -1-  on the resonance tube -3-  .
    1. 5.1. Unscrew countersunk screws (internal Torx screws, micro-self-locking, T30), M6 x 35 -2-  and disengage and remove upper parts of clamps.
    2. 5.2. Press lower parts of clamps downwards.
    3. 5.3. Replace micro-self-locking fastening screws.
      Fig 4: Identifying Resonance Tube Clamps
      G09586289Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Use a plastic spatula to lift up the rubber sleeves and slide them onto the resonance tube.
  7. Guide resonance tube out of the engine compartment.
    1. 7.1. Be careful of the vacuum units when guiding the resonance tube out.
  8. Clean intake-air distributor and resonance tube at the connection points.
    1. 8.1. Do not use harsh cleaning agents.
    2. 8.2. Check rubber sleeves for signs of damage and replace if necessary.
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