Introduction
This manual provides instructions on how to clean the tube and butterfly valve of the throttle body as well as clean and protect the electrical contacts
Tools
Parts
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            Firstly Disconnect battery 
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            Always take the negative terminal off first. 
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            '''General Tip After disconnecting the battery leave the car for about 10 mins , This lets any residual energy left in the electrical system to dissapate. It is good practise whatever the job 
 
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            Locate throttle body on right side of engine, it is between the intake tube and intake manifold. 
 
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            Use a flat head screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp attaching the intake tube to the throttle body. 
 
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            Locate throttle linkage arm. 
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            Open the locking clip with a flat head screwdriver. 
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            Pry off the linkage arm with a flat head screwdriver. 
 
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            Locate the three 13mm nuts attaching the throttle body to the intake manifold. 
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            Remove nuts with a 13mm crescent wrench. 
 
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            Lift the throttle body off of the intake manifold. 
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            The manifold is now out of the engine bay and ready for cleaning or adjustment. 
 
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            Cover the electrical contacts with a shop towel to prevent throttle body cleaner from inadvertently spilling over. 
 
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            Liberally apply throttle body cleaner to the inside of throttle body and butterfly valve. 
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            Use a shop towel sprayed with cleaner to wipe off thick grime if severely dirtied. 
 
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            Spray electrical cleaner on the metal contacts to blast away particles in the bracket. 
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            Spray off the wiring clip that attaches to the throttle body inside the engine bay. 
 
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To reinstall the throttle body after cleaning follow reverse directions for prerequisite guide #2