Throttle Body Removal, And Cleaning.

[MadManMike]

Hi guys,

As some of you may know I am have been having trouble with my throttle body sticking even after several cleanings... I have also started to notice that the gas pedal seems heavy and some what jumpy. I have narrowed it down to the throttle body possibly the butterfly plate is rubbing, sticking or it could be the springs.

 

This weekend I am going to attempt to take off the throttle body and possible soak it in something ( in case this is still due to some kind of debris ). Also if I am going to soak it in something, should I remove the sensor on the throttle body?

 

Any suggestions on how to take it off (or how not to) and what to soak it in (or what not to), would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks in advanced,

-Mike

[88pathoffroad]

Well, it's got 4 bolts holding it on, I'd say take the bolts off.

[MadManMike]

Well, it's got 4 bolts holding it on, I'd say take the bolts off.

 

Good idea, .. I was considering taking off 2 but then I thought 3.... then I read your post and now it all makes sense!

 

Actually I was looking for more help full suggestions like " Don't drop a bolt down the air intake " ...

 

-Mike

[5523Pathfinder]

Do not touch any of the little adjustment screws on the throttle body! If you do, you may off set the throttle plate and cause damage. You do not want to buy a new one! Hows that for advice?

[MadManMike]

Do not touch any of the little adjustment screws on the throttle body! If you do, you may off set the throttle plate and cause damage. You do not want to buy a new one! Hows that for advice?

 

Yeah I am kind of wondering if that is whats currently wrong with my pathfinder, I think the plate may be off to begin with...

 

But thanks for the advice..

-Mike

[Pavelow Leaks]

To add to taking the bolts off, don't lose them once they are off because this seriously hinders reinstallation. Oh, and I would take the sensor out if you're going to submerse it in some sort of parts cleaner.