Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Fully open the throttle valve to inspect the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate for any deposits.
- Throttle position (TP) sensor
- Throttle actuator control components
- Sealed throttle shaft bearings
- Use a clean shop towel and Top Engine Cleaner or equivalent product to clean the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate.
If necessary, use a Non- Abrasive parts cleaning brush to remove heavy deposits.
- Connect the electrical connector.
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- Perform the diagnostic repair verification. Diagnostic Repair Verification
Do not subject a throttle body assembly which contains the following components to an immersion cleaner or a strong solvent:
The cleaners will damage the electric components or sensors.
The cleaners will damage some of these components that contain seals or O-rings.
Solvents can wash away or break down the grease used on non-serviceable throttle shaft bearings.
Never use a wire brush or scraper to clean the throttle body. A wire brush or sharp tools may damage the throttle body components.
Do not use a cleaner that contains methyl ethyl ketone. This extremely strong solvent may damage components and is not necessary for this type of cleaning.
Perform the Throttle/Idle Learn procedure:
- Verify T amb > 0°C
- Ignition On, T engine running > 50°C in idle
- Ignition Off, wait 1 minute before ignition On
- Verify that no DTC set