13 54 030 Removing and installing/sealing throttle assembly (M54)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Disconnect battery negative lead from battery and lay to one side
Follow 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
If fitted (E85): remove sound generator . See 13 74 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Sound Generator (M54)
Remove air intake hose . See 13 54 250 Replacing Intake Hose (Between Air-Mass Flow Sensor And Connecting Piece) (M54) or 13 54 251 Replacing Intake Hose (Between Connecting Piece And Throttle Assembly) (M54) .

Release screws (1) of cable duct mounting.

Place cable channel to one side.

Fig 1: Releasing Cable Duct Mounting Screws

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Unlock plug (1) and detach from throttle assembly (3).

Release screws (2) and remove throttle assembly (3).

Fig 2: Removing Throttle Assembly

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Replacing Throttle Assembly Sealing Ring

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