Engine - Intake Air Duct Loose/Noise From Intake Area
24 08 802017110/2
December 9, 2008.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 08-06 dated February 14, 2008 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
24 Intake air duct loose, noises from air intake area
Condition
- Noise coming from the air intake area.
- The air intake pipe cover is loose.
Technical Background
The clamping force of the cover is insufficient. The cover of the air intake may become loose and lead to increase noise.
Production Solution
Optimized clamping force and additional attachment for cover.
Service
Install two additional retaining bolts in the air intake as directed below.
Figure 1:
1. Remove the complete air intake. Detach the front bolts on the lock carrier (Figure 1, 1) and the clip on the air duct (Figure 1, arrow).
Figure 2:
2. Drill a 2 mm hole on the two locations marked with arrows in Figure 2. (Figure 2 shows the bolts already installed.)
Figure 3:
3. Position the metal clips in the interior of the air intake assembly, as depicted by the arrows in Figure 3.
4. Install the bolts while holding the metal clip with pliers.
5. Reinstall the complete air intake assembly.
Warranty
When procedure applies to vehicles under warranty, use the following:
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.