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Accelerator Pedal, Remove and Install (X 14 XE, X 16 XEL, X 18 XE1) > < Engine, engine attaching parts Engine control unit, X 16 SZR

Intake Manifold, Remove and Install (X 18 XE1)

  Remove

Remove engine cover.

Remove air cleaner housing – see illustration "Air Ducts X 18 XE1, Z 18 XE, Z 18 XEL".

Remove ribbed V-belts – see operation "Ribbed V-belts, Remove and Install".

Release lower alternator fastening bolt (2).

Remove upper alternator fastening bolt (1) – twist alternator rearwards.

Detach intake manifold support (3) from intake manifold and release from cylinder block – swing support to one side.

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Press throttle valve lever (6) in direction of "full acceleration" and hold in position.

Lift retainer (1) with screwdriver and remove ball socket (2) from ball head.

If present: remove shackle for cruise control Bowden cable (7). Compress guide for cruise control Bowden cable at the two pins (3) and remove from bracket – lay cruise control Bowden cable aside.

Disconnect retaining clamp (4) upwards and pull guide for accelerator Bowden cable out of bracket and lay aside.

Remove engine vent hoses (5) from cylinder head cover.

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Detach or disconnect wiring harness plug for crankshaft pulse pick-up (1) and wiring harness plug for switchover valve solenoid valve (2) (accessible from underside of vehicle).

Detach or remove necessary cable connections which are connected to the plug strip or cable bundle (4) and lay out of the way – note cable routing. Disconnect plug strip with wiring trough from injectors and lay aside.

Detach wiring harness (3) from engine control unit.

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Remove hose for tank vent valve (1) from throttle body.

Detach coolant hoses (2) from throttle body – collect escaping coolant.

Detach coolant line (6) from intake manifold and cylinder head cover and place to one side.

Detach coolant hose (heater) (4) from intake manifold.

Reduce fuel pressure with Pressure Tester KM-J-34730-91 via testing port – collect escaping fuel in suitable container – observe safety regulations and national legislation.

Detach fuel feed line (3) from fuel distributor pipe.

Detach brake servo vacuum line (5) from intake manifold.

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Detach rear engine transport shackle from cylinder head.

Remove fastening bolts (1) – remove throttle body from intake manifold.

Detach intake manifold from cylinder head and remove.

  Clean

Clean sealing surfaces and remove gasket residues.

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  Install

Attach intake manifold to cylinder head with new gasket and new fastening nuts – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Attach throttle body with new gasket to intake manifold – tightening torque 8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.

Attach engine transport shackle to cylinder head – tightening torque 25 Nm / 18.5 lbf. ft.

Attach brake servo vacuum line to intake manifold.

Attach fuel line to fuel distributor pipe – tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft.

Attach coolant line to intake manifold and cylinder head cover – tightening torque 8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.

Attach coolant hoses to throttle body and intake manifold.

Attach tank vent valve hose to throttle body.

Connect wiring harness plug to engine control unit and lock.

Connect plug strip to injectors – plug strip must audibly engage.

Connect or attach all wiring connections connected to the injectors plug strip.

Attach engine vent hoses to cylinder head cover.

If present: insert guide for cruise control Bowden cable into bracket – ensure that both catches engage.

Install guide for accelerator Bowden cable in bracket and insert retaining clamp behind intermediate washer.

Press throttle valve lever in direction of "full acceleration" and hold in position.

Connect shackle for cruise control Bowden cable and ball socket for accelerator Bowden cable to ball head – ensure that retainer engages.

Attach alternator to shackle – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Attach or connect wiring harness plug for crankshaft pulse pick-up and wiring harness plug for switchover valve solenoid valve (accessible from underside of vehicle).

Attach intake manifold support to intake manifold – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Fasten intake manifold support to cylinder block – tightening torque 35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.

Tighten lower alternator bolt – tightening torque 35 Nm / 25.8 lbf. ft.

Install ribbed V-belt – see operation "Ribbed V-belt, Remove and Install".

Install air cleaner housing – see illustration "Air Ducts X 18 XE1, Z 18 XE, Z 18 XEL".

Install engine cover.

  Inspect

Charge and bleed cooling system – see operation "Cooling System, Charge and Bleed" and "Cooling System, Check for Leaks".


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Accelerator Pedal, Remove and Install (X 14 XE, X 16 XEL, X 18 XE1) > < Engine, engine attaching parts Engine control unit, X 16 SZR