Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

11 61 050 - Removing and installing intake air manifold (N51)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove tension strut 51 71 371 Removing and Installing/Replacing Tension Strut on Left or Right Spring Strut Dome.
- Remove suction filter housing Service and Repair.
- Remove engine cover 11 00 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Acoustic Cover.





Open holder (2).
Disconnect plug connection (1) under manifold.
Release both crankcase breathers (3).





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Release bolts (4).
Detach engine wiring harness (2) from manifold and lay to one side.





Disconnect plug connection (1) on oil pressure switch.





Release fuel rail (2) and lay to one side.

Note:
Do not detach fuel line.

Release screw (1).

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





Raise intake manifold approx. 10 cm.
Disconnect plug connection (1) at bottom.
Release tank vent line behind throttle valve assembly.





Installation:
Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.