13 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing intake silencer housing (N63 B40/B44 O 1)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Switch off ignition.
• Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
• Remove INTAKE PORT .

Unlock and pull off connector (1) from hot film air mass meter on left and right.

Release clamps (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 2AZ .

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

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Pull off intake silencer housing (1) upwards from rubber mounts.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Silencer Housing

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Assemble engine.