13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing hot film air mass meter (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

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

Release clamps (1).

Tightening torque 13 71 3AZ .

Release connector (2) on hot film air mass meter and disconnect.

Disconnect clean air pipe (3) from rubber mount at top and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Pipe, Connector And Clamps

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 13 71 4AZ .

Pull hot-film air mass meter (2) out of upper section of clean air pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Hot-Film Air Mass Meter And Screws

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.

Delete fault memory.