13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hot film air mass meter (N63 B40/B44 O 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault code memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .

Picture shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 6AZ .

Pull hot film air mass meter (3) out of upper section of intake silencer housing.

Installation note:

Replace gasket on hot film air mass meter.

Fig 1: Identifying Hot Film Air Mass Meter, Connector And Mounting Screw

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.