13 54 030 Removing and installing/sealing throttle assembly (S54): Notes

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Special tools required:

12 1 120

NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Turn off ignition.

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD .

Press lock together and detach air hose (1) from air pipe (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Air Hose From Air Pipe

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Release nuts, remove idle-speed control valve (1) together with holder from assembly and place to one side.

Fig 2: Removing Idle-Speed Control Valve

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Detach wiring harness (1) for fuel injector rail from holder (2).

Detach hose (5) from air pipe (4).

Detach protective cap (3) from holder (2) towards top.

Fig 3: Detaching Components

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NOTE: For a better overview, this work step is shown on an engine that has been removed.

Release nut and remove cable (1) from holder.

Fig 4: Removing Cable From Holder

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Unlock plug (1) and detach from throttle potentiometer (2).

Fig 5: Detaching Plug From Throttle Potentiometer

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CAUTION: Connector strip (1) can break if it is removed without special tool 12 1 120.

Fig 6: Removing Connector Strip

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Unlock connector strip with special tool 12 1 120 in sequence 1 to 6.

Fig 7: Unlocking Sequence Of Connector Strip

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Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Detach retainer (1).

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Fig 8: Detaching Retainer

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Release screw connection of fuel injector rail and air pipe on left and right.

Pull out fuel injector rail towards top.

Fig 9: Releasing Fuel Injector Rail And Air Pipe

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.