13 62 010 Removing and installing/replacing differential pressure sensor (N52 / N52K / N51)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87 / E82 / E88:
Remove lower section of microfilter housing
E85 / E86 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93:
Remove left tension strut on suspension strut dome
E70:
Remove intake filter housing

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (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 And Plug

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Installation:

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

Check stored fault message.

Now clear the fault memory.