Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

11 61 050 - Removing and installing air intake manifold (S85)





Special tools required:
- 32 1 260 32 1 260 Pliers





Important!
Do not use antiseize agents to install the air intake manifold.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove air filter housing on left and right.





Note:
Illustrations show bank 1 (cylinders 1 to 5).

Release spring clamps (2).

Detach hose (3) in direction of arrow.





Unlock and detach hose (5) from fastener (1).

Unlock and detach hose (3) from fastener (2).

Release spacer (4).





Unlock hose (1) from fastener (5) and detach in direction of arrow.

Unlock hose (2) from fastener (4) and detach in direction of arrow.

Detach hoses (1 and 2) retaining fixture (3).





Installation Note:
Each hose clamp on the decoupling element is exactly positioned.

A marking (1) is provided in each case on the air intake manifold to ensure that all hose clamps are accessible.

Release all hose clamps.

Note:
Illustration shows hose clamps (2 and 3).





Disengage cable duct (2) with holder (1) from air intake manifold on right.





Lift air intake manifold slightly.

Disconnect hose connection (2) from cylinder head cover.

Installation Note:
Each hose clamp (1) has one installation position for improved installation and removal.

Replace faulty hose clamps.





Decoupling element (2).

Guide lug (3) for installation position.

Retainer (1) for securing hose clamps.





Opening (1) for positioning decoupling element.

Installation Note:
Snap into groove (2) when fitting decoupling element.

Do not use any antiseize agents or lubricants when fitting.





Secure ear clamps (2) with special tool 32 1 260 32 1 260 Pliers.





Note:
Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.