13 54 030 Removing And Installing/Sealing Throttle Valve Assembly (N62, N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove air intake hose . See 13 54 250 REPLACING AIR INTAKE HOSE (BETWEEN AIRMASS FLOW SENSOR AND THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY) (N62) .

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws.

Remove throttle assembly (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug 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:

Now clear the fault memory.