13 54 250 Replacing inlet hose (between mass air flow sensor and throttle body) (M62): Installation:

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Push vacuum line (3) onto intake hose until locking ring can clearly be heard snapping into place.

Detach intake hose from throttle assembly.

Fig 1: Detaching Vacuum Hose From Intake Hose

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Installation:

Check sealing ring (1) for damage and correct seating, replace if necessary.

Do not use any antiseize agent to install sealing ring/intake hose.

Fig 2: Checking Sealing Ring

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