How to Clean the Throttle Body by Yourself?
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Self-cleaning the throttle body process is as follows: 1. If there is a plastic heat shield cover on the engine, it needs to be removed first. 2. After removing the engine cover, the throttle body can usually be seen. The throttle body is connected to some air pipes around it, which need to be removed, and the positions of each pipe should be noted clearly. 3. After removing the air pipes on the throttle body, the entire throttle body can be taken off. The throttle body is fixed to the engine block with 4 bolts, and it can be quickly removed using the appropriate tools. 4. The side of the throttle body near the combustion chamber is usually dirtier, with black carbon deposits, which is the main area to be cleaned. 5. Cleaning the throttle body mainly involves removing the carbon deposits on it. Special throttle body cleaning fluid or carburetor cleaner can be used. Please note that the cleaning principle of such cleaners is to dissolve carbon deposits, and their ingredients are harmful to the human body. It is best to wear gloves and a mask during cleaning. 6. Spray the cleaner onto the areas of the throttle body with more carbon deposits and wait for it to dissolve the carbon deposits, which takes about 5-10 minutes. Using a brush can speed up the removal of carbon deposits. 7. Once the dirt on the throttle body has been completely dissolved, you can use a clean towel to wipe off the cleaner inside the throttle body.
