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

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Switch off ignition.

Turn fasteners on acoustic cover 90° counterclockwise.

Remove acoustic cover.

Fig 1: Removing Acoustic Cover

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Release hose clamp (2).

Detach intake hose from air-mass flow sensor.

Installation:

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

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

Release hose clamp (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Intake Hose From Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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Detach vacuum hose (2) from intake hose.

Press lock (4) and detach vacuum line (3) from intake hose.

Installation:

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

Detach intake hose from throttle assembly.

Fig 3: 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 4: Checking Sealing Ring

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