13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing air-mass flow sensor (N52 / N52K / N53)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition

Release screws.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Pull air-mass flow sensor (2) out of upper section of intake filter housing.

Installation:

Screws - tightening torque 13 62 8AZ . See FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Now clear the fault memory.