13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing hot film air mass meter (N20)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.

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

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 13 71 4AZ .

Remove the hot film air mass meter (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Air Mass Meter And Screws

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.