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

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Necessary preliminary work:

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

Release clamps (1).

Tightening torque: 13 71 3AZ .

Unlock 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 Clean Air Pipe 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 intake silencer housing.

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

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.