13 62 560 Removing and refitting/replacing the hot-film mass air flow sensor (N47 D20 O 1 with SCR)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 12AZ .

Remove the hot film air mass meter.

Fig 1: Identifying Hot Film Air Mass Meter Connector And Nuts

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Replacement only:

Reset the adaptation settings for the mass air flow system using the BMW diagnosis system.

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.