13 54 030 Removing and installing/sealing throttle body (N57 D30 O/T 1)

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IMPORTANT: READ and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection)!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER .

Release screw (1).

Partially loosen acoustic cover on the front (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Acoustic Cover And Screw

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release screws (2) on throttle valve assembly.

Tightening torque 13 54 1AZ .

Release clamp (3).

Remove throttle body from the pressure pipe and thread out to the side until the connector can be reached at the intake air temperature sensor.

Installation note:

Replace gasket at mixing tube for intake air.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Valve Assembly, Connector And Screws

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Unlock connector (1) and remove from intake air temperature sensor. Remove throttle valve assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector

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NOTE: On replacement of the throttle body, carry out modifications on the charge air pipe (2). Release clamps (1) and remove charge air pipe (2) from the throttle body (3).

Replace gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Charge Air Pipe, Clamps And Throttle Body

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Installation note:

Check stored fault message.

Delete fault memory.