13 62 010 Removing and installing/replacing differential pressure sensor (N52 / N52K / N51)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87:
Remove Lower Section Of Microfilter Housing .
E85 / E86/ E90 / E91 / E92 / E93:
Remove Left Tension Strut on suspension strut dome.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with Notes On Protection Against Electrostatic Damage (ESD Protection). .

Release screws.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Pull differential pressure sensor (2) out of intake air manifold.

Fig 1: Differential Pressure Sensor, Mounting Screws And Plug

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Installation:

Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Engine Electronics (DME).

Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.