Instruction manual swirl flap plug for BMW N47 engines
Remove inlet manifold from the engine. Remove 3 Using a flat head screwdriver and a hammer, pop
bolts which hold the actuator to the manifold. We the plastic clips which hold the swirl flaps rod in
recommend you wash the manifold using a suitable place.
cleaning fluid.
Remove protection. Using pliers to hold the swirl flaps rod, pull and
remove the rod. The securing clips and the swirl
flaps will fall from the rod into the inlet manifold.
Maneuver the manifold until the swirl flaps and all
clips are removed.
Remove the plastic bush which holds the rod into Remove also the rubber pad located behind the
the manifold. bush.
Apply some oil onto the rubber O-rings on the plug. The plug is designed to be a tight fit. A light impact
Insert the plug into the hole. with a hammer may be necessary to push the bung
fully into the manifold.
Reinstall the actuator motor. The plastic actuator
arm is not required and should be removed.
Reinstall the inlet manifold to the engine. There
should be no EML and the car should not require
reprogramming.
In some cases “the pad” located on the actuator
used to hold the plug in place is damaged (missing
2 mm). In this case you should use a spacer
included in the set.
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