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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn off ignition.

Observe instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00 ... DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect battery negative lead from battery and lay to one side.

Remove intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .

Remove intake hose completely (between intake filter housing and throttle assembly). Refer to 13 54 250 REPLACING INTAKE HOSE (BETWEEN AIR-MASS FLOW SENSOR AND CONNECTING PIECE) (M54) and 13 54 251 REPLACING INTAKE HOSE (BETWEEN CONNECTING PIECE AND THROTTLE ASSEMBLY) (M54) .

Disconnect following plug connections:

Resonance flap.
Idle-speed control valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Idle-Speed Control Valve And Resonance Flap
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Disconnect following plug connections:

Oil pressure switch.
Oil temperature switch.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Oil Pressure And Oil Temperature Switches

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the power steering pump supply tank is not shown.

Unlock plug (1) and detach from tank venting valve.

Fig 3: Locating Plug On Tank Venting Valve

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Release screws (1) on cable duct mounting.

Fig 4: Removing Screws On Cable Duct Mounting

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All Cars:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Assembly Retaining Screws

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

Installation:

Replace sealing ring (1) between throttle assembly and intake manifold.

Fig 6: Locating Sealing Ring On Throttle Assembly

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NOTE: A faulty throttle adjusts the adaptation values stored in the DME control unit. These adaptation values must be reset after the throttle assembly has been replaced.

Clearing Adaptation Values:

Connect DIS Tester.
Select vehicle type.
Select "DME Motor Electronics MS43", carry out individual brief test.
Continue with bottom right arrow.
The "Fault pattern selection" window appears.
Select "Function selection" (bottom left).
The "Function and component selection" window appears:
- Select "Service functions".
- Select "Drive".
- Select "Digital Motor Electronics".
- Select "Reset adaptations".
- Select "Test schedule" (bottom left).
The "Test schedule" window appears.
Select "Reset adaptations".
Continue with bottom right arrow.

For subsequent procedure, follow DIS instructions.

The new adaptation values are stored in the DME control unit after the engine is started for the first time.