Necessary preliminary tasks

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E90, E91, E92, E93, E87, E82, E88, E84:
Remove LOWER SECTION OF MICROFILTER HOUSING
E85, E86, E90, E91, E92, E93, E84:
Remove LEFT TENSION STRUT on suspension strut dome

Remove intake filter housing

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Release screws.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

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

Fig 1: Locating Differential Pressure Sensor Bolts

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Installation:

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

Check stored fault message.

Delete fault memory.