Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning

Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Fully open the throttle valve in order to Inspect the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate for any deposits.

Notice: Do not subject a throttle body assembly which contains the following components to an immersion cleaner or a strong solvent:

* Throttle position (TP) sensor
* Idle air control (IAC) valve
* Sealed throttle shaft bearings

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.

3. Use a clean shop towel and an approved Top Engine Cleaner. Clean the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate.
If necessary, use a parts cleaning brush in order to remove heavy deposits.
4. Install the air cleaner duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .