13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing air-mass flow sensor (M54)

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NOTE: Illustrations show E85.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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Release clips (2).

Release clamp (3).

Pull air-mass flow sensor (4) first out of top section of intake filter housing and then out of air intake hose.

Installation:

Check sealing ring (1) between air-mass flow sensor and intake filter housing for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Checking Sealing Ring

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Coat sealing ring (1) with suitable antiseize agent.

Installation:

Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.