Cleaning Procedure
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.
Clean the throttle body bore and throttle valve plate on
the vehicle using a clean shop towel with GM Top Engine Cleaner, P/N 1052626
or AC-Delco Carburetor Tune-Up Conditioner P/N X66P, or equivalent.
Remove and disassemble the throttle body for cleaning if the deposits
are excessive. Refer to
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
,
Idle Air Control Valve Replacement
and
Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
. After disassembly, clean the throttle
body using a parts cleaning brush. DO NOT immerse the throttle body in any
cleaning solvent.