12 14 651 Replacing suction pressure sensor on charge-air duct (N54, N54T)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition

NOTE: The installation location of the suction pressure sensor is at the rear end of the charge-air duct.

Preparatory tasks:

Remove suction filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N54, N54T) .

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws and pull suction pressure sensor (2) out of charge-air duct.

Tightening torque 13 62 2AZ, see 13 62 SENDERS FOR CONTROL UNIT .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Suction Pressure Sensor

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Installation:

Check sealing ring for damage, replace if necessary.

When installing, coat sealing ring with suitable antiseize agent.

Fig 2: Locating Sealing Ring

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NOTE: Add final details to vehicle.
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.