13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner element (M54)

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E85 only:

Open clips (1).

Open retainers (2) on air-mass flow sensor.

Lift top section (3) of intake filter housing.

Fig 1: Removing Intake Filter Housing Top Section (E85)

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E53, E46 and E85:

Remove air cleaner element.

Installation:

Clean top and bottom sections of intake filter housing from inside.

Install new air cleaner element.

Check seal between air-mass flow sensor and air cleaner top section for damage, replace if necessary.

Coat seal with antiseize agent to facilitate joining of air cleaner and throttle body.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Element

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