- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.
- Inspect the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate for
deposits. It is necessary to open the throttle valve to inspect all surfaces.
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 the throttle valve plate using a clean
shop towel with GM Top Engine Cleaner, P/N 1052626 or AC-Delco Carburetor
Tune-Up Conditioner, P/N X66-P, or equivalent product.
Remove and disassemble the throttle body for cleaning if the deposits
are excessive. Refer to the following procedures:
- After disassembly, clean the throttle body using a parts cleaning
brush. DO NOT immerse the throttle body in any cleaning solvent.
- Assemble and install the throttle body if previously done. Refer
to the following procedures:
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
.