13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing air-mass flow sensor (S62)

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NOTE: The removal and installation of the left air-mass flow sensor is described in the following text. The same procedure applies to the removal and installation of the right air-mass flow sensor.
Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit. Switch off ignition.
Remove and install intake hose, refer to 13 54 250 REPLACING INTAKE HOSE (BETWEEN AIR-MASS FLOW SENSOR AND MANIFOLD) (S62) .

Disconnect plug connection (1) from air-mass flow sensor. Open clips (2).

Remove air-mass flow sensor (3).

Fig 1: Removing Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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Installation:

Check O-ring (1) between air-mass flow sensor and intake filter housing for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Checking O-Ring

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To aid installation, apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to O-ring (1).

Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults.

Now clear the fault memory.