Throttle Cable Clearance; Throttle Angle Specifications - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Throttle cable clearance

Max. play at
throttle plate lever
Full throttle adjustment (manual
-
transmission):
With ignition key on press pedal
fully to stop. Check throttle angle
using scan tool. Adjust pedal stop
if necessary.

Throttle angle specifications

Manual
transmisssion:
Full throttle
Full throttle adjustment (automatic
-
transmission):
With ignition key on, press
accelerator until pedal touches
kickdown stop. Check throttle
angle. Press accelerator pedal
down beyond kickdown stop
pressure point. Check throttle
angle. Adjust kickdown stop if
necessary, recheck.
Press accelerator down fully
against stop. Check throttle angle.
Use scan tool diagnostic program
or road test vehicle to confirm
transmission downshifts when
kickdown is actuated.
Throttle angle specifications
Automatic
transmission:
3 mm (0.125 in.)
80° - 84°
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