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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removing and installing/replacing intake silencer housing, left (S55 engine)
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove CARBON STRUT .
Removal:
Release connector (1) on hot film air mass meter and disconnect.
Release clamp (2).
Release vent hose (3).
Release coolant hose from intake silencer housing (5).
Detach intake silencer housing (5) from rubber mount (4) in upward direction.
Remove intake silencer housing (5) towards top.
Installation:
Install intake silencer housing (5).
Engage intake silencer housing (5) in rubber mount (4).
Attach coolant hose to intake silencer housing (5).
Connect vent hose (3).
Tighten clamp (2).
Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ .
Attach connector (1).
Connector (1) must snap audibly into place.
Required follow-up work:
- Install CARBON STRUT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.