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Repair procedures: Cleaning

  1. Remove the ETC Module.

    (Refer to Engine Control System - "ETC SYSTEM ")

  2. Keep the ETC module plate (A) open.
    Fig 1: Locating ETC Module Plate
    G12290682Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. lean the pollutant in the throttle body with a soft cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.
    Fig 2: Cleaning Pollutant In Throttle Body
    G12290683Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Do not spray cleaning fluid directly onto ETC. Use a lint free cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.
    • Be careful not to clean the coating fluid around the shaft. If coating fluid is removed, idling control failure might occur by foreign substance inflow or excessive air leakage.
  4. After cleaning, re-install the ETC module and then perform the ETC module learning procedure.

    (Refer to Engine Control System - "ETC System" - ADJUSTMENT )