13 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing the intake silencer housing (N20, N26)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Switch off ignition.

Release connector (1) on hot film air mass meter and disconnect.

Release clamp (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ .

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip Bowden cable (2) from intake silencer housing.

Pull off intake filter housing (3) upward out of the rubber mounts (1) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable, Intake Filter Housing And Rubber Mounts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Reassemble the vehicle.