13 54 030 Removing and Installing/Sealing Throttle Valve Assembly (N52 / N52K / N51 / N53)

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Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove air intake hose. See 13 54 250 Replacing Intake Hose (N52K) .

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws.

Remove throttle assembly (2).

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Throttle Assembly

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring (1) of throttle assembly (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring And Throttle Assembly

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Installation:

Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.