13 41 500 Replacing idle speed control valve (S62)

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Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit. Switch off ignition.

Remove and install intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (S62) .

Disconnect plug connection (1) on idle speed control valve.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release hose clamps (1).

Fig 2: Removing Idle Speed Control Valve

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Detach hose (2) from idle speed control valve (4).

Remove rubber mount (3) from retaining bracket.

Remove idle speed control valve (4).

Installation:

Lay rubber mount around idle speed control valve and attach with retaining lugs (1) to retaining bracket.

Fig 3: Laying Rubber Mount

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Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit. Check stored fault messages. Rectify faults. Now clear the fault memory.