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

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Switch off ignition.

Remove hose to idle speed actuator.

Unfasten hose clip (1), pull inlet hose off throttle body.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clip For Pulling Inlet Hose Off Throttle Body

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Disconnect plug connection from mass air flow sensor.

Remove upper section of air filter with mass air flow sensor and inlet hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt For Disconnecting Plug Connection From Mass Air Flow Sensor

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Remove mass air flow sensor (1) from inlet hose (2) and the resonator (3).

Fig 3: Removing Mass Air Flow Sensor From Inlet Hose And Resonator

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