Throttle Body Cleaning Procedure: Procedure
- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Inspect the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate for deposits. You will need to open the throttle valve in order to inspect all surfaces.
- Clean the throttle body bore and the throttle valve plate using a clean shop towel with GM top engine cleaner, GM P/N 1052626 (Canadian P/N 993026) or AC-Delco Carburetor Tune-Up Conditioner, P/N X66-P, or an equivalent product.
- Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the ignition before inserting fingers into the throttle bore. Unexpected movement of the throttle blade could cause personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not insert any tools into the throttle body bore in order to avoid damage to the throttle valve plate.
NOTE:
Do not use any solvent that contains Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). This solvent may damage fuel system components.