THROTTLE BODY (THROTTLE VALVE AREA) CLEANING
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13 -FUEL > 13A-DIRECT INJECTION AND MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (DI AND MPI) > ON-VEHICLE SERVICE > THROTTLE BODY (THROTTLE VALVE AREA) CLEANING
warningWhen touching the throttle valve, surely shut off the driving circuits of the throttle valve. In the event that the throttle valve is operated, a finger might be injured as the result of being caught by the throttle valve.
cautionWhen throttle body is cleaned, use the M.U.T.-IIISE to initialise the learning value (Refer to GROUP 00 - Precautions Before Service - Initialisation Procedure for Learning Value in DI and MPI Engine ).
1. Disconnect the electronic-controlled throttle valve connector.
2. Remove the air intake hose from the throttle body.
3. Remove the throttle body assembly.
cautionDo not spray the cleaning fluid directly to the throttle valve.
4. Spray the cleaning fluid on a clean cloth.
caution
  • Make sure it does not enter the sensor through the shaft.
  • Do not scrape off molybdenum layer around the inlet manifold end of the throttle valve shaft.
 
5. Wipe off the dirt around the throttle valve with the cloth sprayed with cleaning fluid.
6. Install the throttle body assembly.
7. Install the air intake hose.
8. Connect the electronic-controlled throttle valve connector.