Inspection After Removal
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WARNING:
- To avoid the risk of injury to eyes and skin, when using caustic solutions, solvents, acids, or alkaline materials follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use and wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing. Some of these materials are also flammable. To avoid risk of fire or burns, never smoke or allow sparks or flames (such as pilot lights, electrical switches, or welding equipment) in the work area. Avoid spilling onto a hot exhaust manifold which can cause a fire.
- When using compressed air for cleaning, to avoid the risk of personal injury from flying debris and dirt:
- Do not exceed 207 kPa (2.111 kg/cm 2 , 30 psi).
- Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing including gloves.
Air Intake Connection
- Use a wire brush to scrape off any soot and/or coolant deposits from the inside of the intake connection.
- Clean the soot from the inside of the intake connection with solvent. Dry with compressed air.
- Inspect the intake connection for cracks and other damage.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces for damage and debris. Clean or replace the component as necessary.
Air Intake Connection Adapter
- Clean the intake connection adapter with solvent and dry with compressed air.
- Inspect the intake connection adapter for debris on the sealing surfaces, cracks, and other damage.
- Inspect the mating surfaces for damage and debris. Clean or replace the component as necessary.