Renault Clio: Throttle valve: Cleaning

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

IMPORTANT

Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.

IMPORTANT

Always wear protective gear (gloves, goggles and breathing masks).

Note: Be sure to work in a clean environment so as not to allow any contamination of the throttle valve.

CLEANING

I - CLEANING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33).

II - CLEANING THE PART CONCERNED

Note: The CARBURETTOR CLEANING product damages the seals.

• Remove the seal(s) of the throttle valve.

• Hold the throttle valve flap open manually.

Note: Do not spray any cleaning product onto the outside of the cylinder, inside the spring housing or onto the connector.

• Spray CARBURETTOR CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) into the air vent until all traces of clogging have disappeared.

• Remove the residues of CARBURETTOR CLEANER and the residual dirt using a LINT-FREE CLOTH (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).

• Use a compressed air nozzle to blast the throttle valve edges and the air vent.
• parts always to be replaced: Throttle valve seal.

Note: If the throttle valve is dropped or receives any other impact, it will need to be replaced.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33)

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