11 61 065 Removing and installing/replacing left intake plenum (N63)

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove left INJECTION PIPE .
Remove THROTTLE VALVE .
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation position.
Lower FRONT AXLE , releasing screws on engine mount first.
Release power steering pump . See 32 41 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63) or 32 41 060 REMOVING AND REFITTING (REPLACING) VANE PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR N63 , if installed, and set aside.
UNIVERSAL JOINT with corrugated tubing.

Detach engine ventilation hose (1).

Disconnect connector.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 11 61 1 AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Ventilation Hose And Nuts

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Release holder screw (2) on intake plenum.

Tightening torque: 11 61 2AZ .

Feed out intake plenum towards rear.

Installation note:

Replace all profile seals.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Valve And Screw

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Assemble engine and vehicle and

Check air intake system for leaks.