Throttle Body Cleaning

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Remove IAC valve from throttle body.
Clean throttle body bore and bypass air passages (1) by blowing compressed air.
CAUTION:
- Do not blow compressed air through bypass air passage with IAC valve installed to throttle body. This will cause IAC valve to malfunction.
- TP sensor, idle air control valve or other components containing rubber must not be places in a solvent or cleaner bath.
  A chemical reaction will cause these parts to swell, harden or get distorted.
Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body Bore & Bypass Air Passages
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.