13 54 030 Removing and installing/sealing throttle assembly

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Switch off ignition.
Remove intake filter housing. 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Remove intake fitting (gaiter). Refer to 13 71 031 REPLACING INTAKE FITTING FOR INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .

Unlock line of tank venting valve on throttle valve assembly and disconnect.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Loosen screws (2).

Remove throttle valve assembly (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 13 54 1AZ in FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 1: View Of Throttle Valve Assembly

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Installation:

Replace sealing ring (1).

Fig 2: Installing Sealing Ring

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NOTE: A faulty throttle valve causes the adaptation values stored in the DME control unit to be modified. These adaptation values must be reset after the throttle valve has been replaced.

Replacement only:

Delete adaptation values and reset.

Connect diagnosis system:

Diagnosis.
Model.
DME engine.
Control unit function.
DME 2000.
Component activation.
Reset adaptation values.
Electronic throttle.

Fig 3: Identifying Diagnosis System
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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.