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Intake manifold switchover, function - GF07.10-P-1017MI

ENGINES 272.9 (except 272.982) in MODEL 204.0 /2 as of model year 2009 /YoM 08 

ENGINES 272.9 in MODEL 204.9 

ENGINES 272.9 (except 272.984) in MODEL 207.3 /4 

ENGINES 272.9 (except 272.983) in MODEL 212.0 /2 

ENGINES 273.9 in MODEL 207.3 /4, 212.0 /2 

Function requirements for intake manifold switchover, general points 

Intake manifold switchover, general points 

The intake manifold switchover is used to switch between the long and short intake tracts. This optimizes the engine torque.

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10) actuates the intake manifold switchover according to the signals from the following sensors:

Function sequence for intake manifold switchover 

For the intake manifold switchover, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit uses a ground signal to actuate the intake manifold switchover valve (Y22/6), according to engine load and engine speed.

Engine 272 

The variable length intake manifold switchover flaps for a cylinder bank are linked to each other by a spindle and are each actuated by a vacuum unit.

The vacuum units are connected by hose lines to the intake manifold switchover valve.

When the intake manifold switchover valve is not actuated, the vacuum units are ventilated and the switchover flaps are opened by spring force.

Air intake takes place over the short intake tracts.

When the intake manifold switchover valve is actuated, the vacuum units are charged with vacuum from the vacuum reservoir. This causes the switchover flaps to close, and air is admitted through the long intake tract.

Engine 273 

The switchover flaps for each cylinder bank are linked to each other by means of a shaft. The two shafts are joined by a linkage and are actuated together by a vacuum unit.

The vacuum unit is connected to the intake manifold switchover valve by a hose line.

When the intake manifold switchover valve is not actuated, the vacuum unit is ventilated and the switchover flaps are opened by spring force.

Air intake takes place over the short intake tracts.

When the switchover valve is actuated, the vacuum unit is charged with vacuum from the vacuum reservoir. This causes the switchover flaps to close, and air is admitted through the long intake tract.

Short intake tracts (section in cylinder level) 

Fig 1: View Of Variable Length Intake Manifold Switchover Flap Opened
G07522429Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The variable length intake manifold switchover flaps are opened in the following conditions:

Air intake takes place over the short intake tracts. This increases engine torque and engine output.

Long intake tracts (section in cylinder level) 

Fig 2: View Of Variable Length Intake Manifold Switchover Flap Closed
G07522430Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The variable length intake manifold switchover flaps are closed in the following conditions:

Air intake takes place over the long intake tracts. This increases engine torque and engine output.

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Component description for ME-SFI [ME] control unit N3/10
Engine 272
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