13 41 500 Replacing idle speed control valve (M52TU, M54)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Switch off ignition.
• Disconnect battery ground wire.
• Observe instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

M54 E46/E53 Only: 

Remove complete intake hose (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)  .

M52TU And M54: 

Unfasten following plug connections:

1. Resonance flap.
2. Idle speed control valve.
   Fig 1: Locating Resonance Flap And Idle Speed Control Valve Plug Connections

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Installation Location: 

Idle actuator (2) is fitted below intake air manifold, directly above throttle (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Idle Actuator

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Release screw (1) on cable duct mounting.

Release screws (2) on holder of idle actuator (3).

Remove idle actuator with holder from intake air manifold.

Fig 3: Removing Idle Actuator And Retaining Screws

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Detach idle actuator (2) from rubber retainer (4).

Always replace gasket (1) from idle actuator (2) to intake air manifold. However, during reinstallation, do not fit gasket on idle actuator but install first in intake air manifold.

Fig 4: Locating Gasket On Idle Actuator

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Installation: 

Replace seal (1).

Coat gasket (1) on inside with antiseize agent.

Fig 5: Installing Idle Actuator Gasket In Intake Air Manifold

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