Removing Intake-Air Distributor

Information 

The procedure for removing and installing is described for one side as an example.

The removal and installation procedure on the other side is practically identical.

1. V6 biturbo only: 

   Press release buttons -1-  on both sides of the vacuum hose connection pieces and pull off vacuum hoses -2-  .

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   Vacuum hoses (V6 biturbo)

2. V6 biturbo only: 

   Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1-  on intake-air distributor -2-  .

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   Electric plug connections on intake-air distributor

3. Unclip line bracket -1-  from intake-air distributor.

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   Line bracket on intake-air distributor

4. Remove intake-air distributor -1-  .
   Fig 1: Intake-Air Distributor Screws Loosening Sequence

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   Intake-air distributor

   1. 4.1  Unscrew screws on intake-air distributor -2 to 11-  .
   2. 4.2  Remove intake-air distributor -1-  .
   3. 4.3  Check seal and replace it if necessary.