13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hot film air mass meter (N63)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER

Picture shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.

Release connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 62 6AZ .

Pull hot film air mass meter (3) out of upper section of intake silencer housing.

Installation note:

Replace gasket on hot film air mass meter.

Fig 1: Identifying Hot Film Air Mass Meter, Connector And Screws

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.

Delete fault memory.