13 62 029 Replacing suction pressure sensor on air intake manifold (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove intake air manifold . See 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD (S65) .
Remove secondary-air pump . See 11 72 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SECONDARY-AIR PUMP (S65) .
Release cable duct for engine wiring harness; for information, refer to 12 51 001 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (S65) .
Remove idle actuator suction hose

NOTE: The installation location for the intake manifold pressure sensor is on the idle air duct at cylinder no. 8.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws and pull suction pressure sensor (2) out of intake air housing.

Tightening torque 13 41 1AZ . See 13 41 PRESSURE SENSORS (S65) .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Suction Pressure Sensor

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Installation:

Check sealing ring for damage, replace if necessary.

When installing, coat sealing ring with suitable antiseize agent.

Fig 2: Locating Sealing Ring

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NOTE: Assemble engine.
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.