Removing and installing throttle Replacing and adjusting throttle

valve actuator valve potentiometer

– Remove left and right fairing side sections. – Remove throttle valve rail.

d Warning:
Comply with safety precautions when handling or
working with fuel.

– Remove fuel tank.

a ....................................................See Group 16
– Remove fuel injection rail.

KR13016

• Remove screws (arrows). Remove the throttle

valve potentiometer.
• Install the new throttle valve potentiometer.

1
L Note:
Throttle valve actuator must be installed and con-
KL130100 nected. Throttle-valve potentiometer must be con-
nected.
• Disconnect plug of throttle valve
actuator (arrow). • Connect BMW MoDiTeC to diagnosis plug be-
neath front seat.
• Open the TOOLBOX menu and select
e Caution: THROTTLE-VALVE POTENTIOMETER or
Take care not to bend the retaining bracket for the THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR.
throttle valve actuator. • Follow the instructions of the BMW MoDiTeC.
Screws (1) are secured with Loctite 270. • Tighten screws securing throttle-valve potenti-
ometer.
• Remove screws (1). • Perform function check with BMW MoDiTeC,
• Remove the throttle valve actuator. menu item THROTTLE-VALVE POTENTIO-
METER or THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR.
• Apply sealing lacquer to securing screws.
e Caution: • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
The throttle valve actuator operates on 5 volts sup- dure.
plied by the control unit. Do not attempt to operate
it with the motorcycle’s 12 volt circuit. X Tightening torque:
Screws of throttle-valve potentiometer ........... 2 Nm
• Install throttle valve actuator. Coat threads of
screws with Loctite 270 and tighten.
• Perform function test with BMW MoDiTeC, menu
item THROTTLE-VALVE POTENTIOMETER or
THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR.

X Tightening torque:
Screws of throttle valve actuator .................... 5 Nm
(clean thread + Loctite 270)

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