To fit
- Position the throttle body and screw it on with the 3 retaining screws. Fit a new seal if necessary and lubricate it with a thin coat of vaseline (part no. 30 20 271).
- Fit the hose under the limp home solenoid and fit the clip.
- Tighten the 3 throttle body retaining screws.
- Spray the throttle body 10-pin connector with Kontakt 61 (part no. 30 04 520) and plug it in.
- Spray the limp-home solenoid connector with Kontakt 61 (part no. 30 04 520). Plug in the connector and fit the rubber seal.
- Fasten the accelerator pedal wire to the throttle body pedal arm.
- Fit the lower vacuum hose.
- Fit the charge air bypass valve hose and the two preheating hoses.
- Remove the clips on the two coolant hoses to the throttle body.
- Fit the cover on the throttle body pedal arm.
- Start the engine and make sure all the connections are tight. Top up with coolant as necessary.
- Refit the engine cover.
Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
IMPORTANT:
The limp-home solenoid will be activated when the ignition is turned on. The limp-home mechanism must therefore be reset after turning on the ignition.