BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 145

Removing and installing throttle
valve actuator
– Remove left and right fairing side sections.
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Warning:
Comply with safety precautions when handling or
working with fuel.
– Remove fuel tank.
....................................................See Group 16
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– Remove fuel injection rail.
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Disconnect plug of throttle valve
actuator (arrow).
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Caution:
Take care not to bend the retaining bracket for the
throttle valve actuator.
Screws (1) are secured with Loctite 270.
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Remove screws (1).
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Remove the throttle valve actuator.
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Caution:
The throttle valve actuator operates on 5 volts sup-
plied by the control unit. Do not attempt to operate
it with the motorcycle's 12 volt circuit.
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Install throttle valve actuator. Coat threads of
screws with Loctite 270 and tighten.
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Perform function test with BMW MoDiTeC, menu
item THROTTLE-VALVE POTENTIOMETER or
THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR.
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Tightening torque:
Screws of throttle valve actuator .................... 5 Nm
(clean thread + Loctite 270)
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Replacing and adjusting throttle
valve potentiometer
– Remove throttle valve rail.
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Remove screws (arrows). Remove the throttle
valve potentiometer.
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Install the new throttle valve potentiometer.
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Note:
Throttle valve actuator must be installed and con-
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nected. Throttle-valve potentiometer must be con-
nected.
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Connect BMW MoDiTeC to diagnosis plug be-
neath front seat.
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Open the TOOLBOX menu and select
THROTTLE-VALVE POTENTIOMETER or
THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR.
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Follow the instructions of the BMW MoDiTeC.
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Tighten screws securing throttle-valve potenti-
ometer.
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Perform function check with BMW MoDiTeC,
menu item THROTTLE-VALVE POTENTIO-
METER or THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR.
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Apply sealing lacquer to securing screws.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Screws of throttle-valve potentiometer ........... 2 Nm
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