Cleaning Throttle Housing

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WARNING: Toxic substances

Danger of poisoning or suffocation
Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
- Ventilate the work area well.
- Never ingest or inhale.
- Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
- Wear personal protective gear.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink in the work area.

NOTIFICATION

Inflammable materials in intake-air distributor

Risk of engine damage
- Do not insert inflammable materials into the intake-air distributor.
- Remove residues and deposits completely.

Check that the throttle valve housing > Throttle housing is not contaminated by combustion residues or oil.
Remove combustion residues and oil using a clean, lint-free cloth and carefully open the throttle valve -arrow- with your finger.
Soak cloth with solvent naphtha or fuel if necessary.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Throttle housing