13 62 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Differential Pressure Sensor (N52 / N52K / N51)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87:
Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
E85 / E86 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93:
Remove left tension strut on suspension strut dome
E70:
Remove intake filter housing. See 13 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing intake filter housing (N52K) .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Release screws.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Pull differential pressure sensor (1) out of intake air manifold.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Pressure Sensor

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Installation:

Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Engine Electronics (DME).

Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.