13 71 030 Removing and installing/replacing both intake silencer housings (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Description for left air filter box. Procedure on right side identical.

Release clamps (1).

Tightening torque 13 62 9AZ .

Disconnect connector (2) at the hot film air mass meter.

Release clamp (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Hot Film Air Mass Meter Connector

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Unclip the oxygen sensor cable from the intake filter housing.

Detach the intake air filter housing from the intake port and pull off upwards.