13 41 500 Replacing idle speed control valve (M60, M62)

Interrogate fault memory of the DME control unit.

Switch off ignition.

Version 1: 

(acoustic cover screwed down)

Remove seal caps (1) and unfasten nuts (2).

Remove cover from cylinder head cover.

Fig 1: Removing Acoustic Cover

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Version 2: 

(acoustic cover with press-stud fastener)

Open press-studs (1.. 4) one at a time, at the same time lifting the acoustic cover slightly. Once all four press-studs have been opened, remove the acoustic cover.

Installation 

1. Position acoustic cover and press downwards until press-studs (1.. 4) click into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Press-Stud Fastener On Acoustic Cover

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Unfasten plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Open clips (1), unfasten hose clip (2) and remove hose. Lift off upper section of air filter housing.

Fig 4: Lifting Off Upper Section Of Air Filter Housing

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Unfasten hose clips (1) and (2).

Remove suction hoses with upper section of air filter housing.

Fig 5: Removing Suction Hoses With Upper Section Of Air Filter Housing

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Disconnect retainer (1).

Remove idle speed control valve.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Retainer

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Installation 

1. Install sealing ring in throttle valve flange first.

Fig 7: Installing Sealing Ring In Throttle Valve Flange

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Installation 

1. To ensure that air intake unit is free of leaks, seals on throttle body and idle speed control valve are clean and not damaged. If the sealing rings are damaged, they must be replaced.
2. Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit, check faults in memory then cancel fault memory.

Fig 8: Identifying Seals On Throttle Body And Idle Speed Control Valve

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