Air intake system

Air intake channel system for an internal combustion engine comprises housing parts (10) forming air intake channels (12), a flap for each air intake channel, and a bearing element (16) supporting at least one flap. The bearing element has a first catch element (22) that interacts with a second catch element (32) provided on the housing part to fix the bearing element. Preferred Features: The first catch element forms a channel and extends over the entire width of the air intake channel.