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Crankcase Vent Line

WM 105219 Removing and installing crankcase vent line





Preliminary work for removing crankcase vent line

Preliminary work for removing crankcase vent line

1. Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the body.
2. Remove intake-air distributor 1-3.

Removing crankcase vent line

Removing crankcase vent line

1. Remove holding clamp by unscrewing the Torx screw (M6 x 12) -arrow-.





View of holding clamp

2. Release and disconnect rapid-action couplings on both cylinder heads -arrow-.





Rapid-action coupling on vent line





View of rapid-action coupling (cylinders 1 - 3)

3. Unclip all line clips.
4. Guide line out of the engine compartment.

Installing crankcase vent line

Installing crankcase vent line

1. Replace the two O-rings on the rapid-action couplings. Apply a thin coat of Optimol MP3 grease to the O-rings.
2. Position line in the engine compartment.
3. Attach rapid-action couplings to the cylinder heads -arrow-.





Rapid-action coupling on vent line





View of rapid-action coupling (cylinders 1 - 3)

4. Fit and tighten Torx screw (M6 x 12) to secure holding clamp on vent line -arrow-. --> Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.





View of holding clamp

5. Clip in all line clips.

Subsequent work for installing crankcase vent line

Subsequent work for installing crankcase vent line

1. Install intake-air distributor 1-3.
2. Remove protective covers on vehicle.