13 71 020 Removing and installing/replacing intake silencer housing (S55)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CARBON STRUT .

Removal: 

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

Release clamp (2).

Detach intake silencer housing (3) from rubber mount in upward direction.

Remove intake silencer housing (3) towards top.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Install intake silencer housing (3).

Engage intake silencer housing (3) in rubber mount.

Tighten clamp (2).

Tightening torque: 13 71 1AZ .

Attach connector (1).

Connector (1) must snap audibly into place.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Required follow-up work: 

• Install CARBON STRUT