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    4. : Removing the intake manifold vanes

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E61, E60 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Engine
Operation: Removing the intake manifold vanes

The breaking of the vanes (swirl flap) present inside the intake manifold is a very frequent defect on these engines, so we tend to remove them even before this happens; this modification in any case does not involve any alteration on the performance of the engine since these blades basically have the function of generating a turbulence (called swirl) of the air flow entering the engine which is not particularly relevant for its operation. In any case, this modification requires good knowledge of mechanics and above all a lot of patience since several elements will have to be disassembled. Start by removing the rear gasket from the engine compartment and disassemble the cabin air filter housings; remove the engine head cover and the anti-roll bar; then proceed with the disassembly of the injector wiring to finally get to the disassembly of the intake manifold by disconnecting the throttle body from the various pipes. Once the manifold has been removed, plug the intake ports with clean paper to prevent the infiltration of foreign bodies. At this point it is possible to identify the command bar of the blades in question: unhook it to be able to unscrew and extract the individual blades. Then close the seats of the vanes with special flanges and proceed backwards for installation.


Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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