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ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System: Cleaning

  1. Remove the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC).

    (Refer to ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System - " REMOVAL  ") 

    NOTE: Cleaning the ETC after removing it.
  2. Clean the pollutant in the throttle body using a soft cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.
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    NOTE:
    • Do not spray cleaning fluid to ETC directly and use a lint free cloth moistened by cleaning fluid.
    • Be careful not to wipe the coating fluid around the shaft for preventing faulty controlling idle by flow contaminant into shaft internal bearing and excessive leakage air.
  3. Install the ETC module.

    (Refer to ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System - " INSTALLATION  ") 

  4. Perform the order below with the KDS.

    (S/W Management → Engine Control → Resetting Adaptive Values)

    Information 

    Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details.

  5. Perform the ETC learning procedure.

    (Refer to ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System - " ADJUSTMENT  ")