13 54 030 Removing and installing/sealing throttle body (N52T)

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Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work:

Switch off ignition.
Remove intake silencer housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N52T) .
Remove AIR INTAKE HOSE from throttle body.

Release connector (1) and remove.

Release screws.

Tightening torque: 13 54 1AZ .

Remove throttle body (2).

Fig 1: Locating Screws Of Throttle Body

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring Of Throttle Body

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Installation note:

Check stored fault messages.

Delete fault memory.