13 62 010 Removing and installing/replacing differential pressure sensor (N62, N62TU)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Read out fault memory of Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules.
Switch off ignition.

REPLACING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR (N62)

Work step	Note:
	Installation location: On rear side of intake air manifold.
Switch off ignition.
Remove design cover. E65/E66 only.
Remove acoustic cover.
Remove both lower microfilter housing sections. Refer to 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .	E60/E61/E63/E64 only.
Remove engine compartment bulkhead.	E65/E66 only.
Remove cover for ignition coils on left and right.
Unlock and disconnect following plug connections. Fuel rail, left and right, on cable duct. Throttle-valve assembly. Knock sensor, left and right. All solenoid valves. Both temperature sensors. Oil-pressure switch. Tank venting valve. Alternator. Valvetronic servomotor, left and right. Pulse generator on exhaust and inlet camshafts, left and right. Eccentric shaft sensor, left and right.	Lines to oxygen sensors remain connected. Lines to electronics box remain connected.

Unfasten screws.

Take off holder (4).

Lay cable ducts to one side.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Screws For Holder

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws.

Pull differential pressure sensor (2) out of intake air manifold.

Fig 2: View Of Differential Pressure Sensor

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Installation:

Now clear the fault memory.