Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Cleaning
- Remove the ETC.
(Refer to " REMOVAL ")
NOTE: Cleaning the ETC after removing it. - Clean the pollutant in the throttle body using a soft cloth moistened with throttle cleaning fluid.NOTE:
- Be careful not to let foreign matter inside of ETC.
- Do not spray cleaning fluid to ETC directly and use a lint free cloth moistened with throttle cleaning fluid.
- Be careful as fingers or cloth may get caught in the valve.
- Install the ETC.
(Refer to " INSTALLATION ")
- Reset the ECM adaptive values after replacing the ETC.
- Perform the ETC learning procedure.
(Refer to " ADJUSTMENT ")
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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