13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing air-mass flow sensor (M54)

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Turn off ignition.

Unlock retainers (1) on intake filter housing.

Unlock plug (2) and detach from air-mass flow sensor.

Release hose clip (3).

Detach intake hose (4) from air-mass flow sensor.

Remove air-mass flow sensor.

Fig 1: Detaching Intake Hose From Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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Installation:

Check seal (1) between air-mass flow sensor and intake filter housing for damage; replace if damaged.

To facilitate joint between air cleaner and throttle assembly, coat gasket with acid-free grease.

Fig 2: Checking Seal Between Air-Mass Flow Sensor & Intake Filter Housing

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Installation:

Only reinstall mass air flow sensor with undamaged lattice frame.

Fig 3: Reinstalling Mass Air Flow Sensor With Undamaged Lattice Frame

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control module.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Then clear fault memory.