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Intake Manifold: Service and Repair




11 61 050 - Removing and installing intake air manifold (N12)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove suction filter housing.
- Remove engine cover 11 00 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Acoustic Cover.





Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) on intake manifold.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Disconnect plug connection (3) on tank vent valve.





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release tank vent valve (2).





Disconnect plug connection (1) on solenoid valve.
Release engine breathers and hold to one side.
Slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ [1][2]11 61 Intake Manifold.





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten engine wiring harness (2) on intake manifold.





Release cable (1) at intake manifold holder.
Release screw (2).
Release screw (3).
Take off holder (4).
Tightening torque: 11 61 2AZ [1][2]11 61 Intake Manifold.





Release screw (2).
Unscrew nuts (3).
Tightening torque: 11 61 1AZ [1][2]11 61 Intake Manifold.





Installation:
Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.