13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing the hot film air mass meter (N57 D30 U/O/T 0/1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Version 1:

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ .

Remove the hot film air mass meter (3).

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

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Version 2:

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ .

Remove the hot film air mass meter (3).

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

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Replacement only:

Reset the adaptation values for the air mass system via the BMW diagnosis system.

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Delete fault memory.