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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 the throttle body cleaning is performed, use scan tool MB991958 to initialize the learning value (Refer to GROUP 00, Precautions Before Service - Initialization Procedure for Learning Value in MFI Engine ).
1. Disconnect the electronic-controlled throttle valve connector.
2. Remove the air intake hose from the throttle body.
3. Remove the throttle body.
cautionDo not spray the cleaning solvent directly to the throttle valve.
4. Spray cleaning solvent on a clean cloth.
caution
  • Make sure the cleaning solvent does not enter the motor and the sensor through the shaft.
  • Do not remove molybdenum. which is applied around the throttle valve of the throttle body.
5. Wipe off the dirt around the throttle valve with the cloth sprayed with cleaning solvent.
6. Install the throttle body.
7. Install the air intake hose.
8. Connect electronic-controlled throttle valve connector.