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All the parts you need to replace – Mass Air Flow Sensor for X5 (E53) and other BMW models
How to change Mass air flow sensor on BMW X5 E53 3.0 d – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Mass air flow sensor
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MAF sensor
Tools
Replacement: mass air flow sensor – BMW X5 (E53). List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 12
HEX bit No.H5
Torx bit T25
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: mass air flow sensor – BMW X5 (E53). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Сlear the trouble codes from the electronic control unit if necessary.
  • Make sure that no dust or dirt gets into the air duct components and the throttle body.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW X5 (E53) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: mass air flow sensor – BMW X5 (E53). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air distribution housing assembly. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  5. Step 7
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the cabin filter cover.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: mass air flow sensor – BMW X5 (E53). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the cabin filter housing.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: mass air flow sensor – BMW X5 (E53). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
    Step 15
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fasteners that connect the air duct to the MAF sensor. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the air duct.
  15. Step 18
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  16. Step 19
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    Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
  17. Step 20
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    Unscrew the MAF sensor fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the mass air flow sensor.
  19. Step 22
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    Install a new mass air flow sensor.
  20. Step 23
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    Tighten the MAF sensor fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
  21. Step 24
    Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
    Step 25
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    Install the air duct.
  22. Step 26
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    Tighten the fasteners that connect the air duct to the MAF sensor. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 5 Nm torque.
  23. Step 27
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    Treat the mass air flow sensor connector. Use dielectric grease.
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