Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

11 61 050 - Removing and installing air intake manifold (N52K)





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





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





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





Disconnect plug connection (1) on oil pressure switch (2).





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

Note:
Do not detach fuel line.

Release screws (1).

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





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





Installation:
Replace all seals.

Assemble engine.