13 62 560 Removing And Installing/Replacing Air-Mass Flow Sensor (S85)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition

NOTE: Illustration shows and description refers to the left air-mass flow sensor. The procedure is identical for the right air-mass flow sensor.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws.

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

Installation:

Check sealing ring between air-mass flow sensor and intake filter housing for damage, replace if necessary.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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