Removal & Installation (6-Cylinder - E36)
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Remove air filter housing. Remove throttle valve extension. Disconnect dip stick guide tube. Disconnect idle speed control valve electrical connector. Remove 2 bolts. Remove idle speed control valve. See Fig 1. Remove gasket and rubber clip. To install, reverse removal procedure.