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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 50 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW M5, 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, 2016 BMW 550i xDrive, 2016 BMW 550i, and 2016 BMW 535i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Check stored fault message.

Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.