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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: chandleerr on September 03, 2010, 09:23:07 PM

Title: Idle control valve
Post by: chandleerr on September 03, 2010, 09:23:07 PM

hey guys new to the 318 still after 6 months...how do i get to the icv??? a picture of where its located will help as well.thanks guys.....

Title: Idle control valve
Post by: nicknikolovski on September 04, 2010, 01:51:08 AM

Open the bonnet, find your intake manifold, then its sits on the RH side of the intake manifold near the firewall. It looks like a tube. It has an electrical connector and a few hoses connected to it. Check out this page to show you what it looks like: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BE52&mospid=47425&btnr=13_0363&hg=13&fg=15
It is part no. 7 in the diagram.

Title: Idle control valve
Post by: chandleerr on September 04, 2010, 04:59:10 PM

figured that out and have the diagram to remove the intake manifold...still figuring out whats still holding it in as i have take the bolts out on the front and sides..anything under the manifold thats holding it in that i have to remove??