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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left TRAILING LINK .

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

Release clamp (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 2AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque

Pull intake silencer housing (4) off rubber mounts in an upward direction and remove.

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

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Reassemble the vehicle.