13 54 250 Replacing air intake hose (between air-mass flow sensor and throttle valve assembly) (N62, N62TU)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Switch off ignition
• Remove acoustic cover  by removing 4 cover screws. Raise cover and remove toward front.

Fig 1: Identifying Acoustic Cover

Loosen hose clamps (1).

Detach air-mass flow sensor (2) from throttle valve assembly.

Detach air intake hose (2) from air-mass flow sensor.

Installation: 

Check sealing rings for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Air-Mass Flow Sensor And Hose Clamps

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