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Throttle body cleaning instructions

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Throttle body

Remove the air filter container by unhooking the front intake duct and the sleeve to which the mass air flow meter is connected. Unhook the socket connected to the mass air sensor and remove it from its sleeve; continue with the disassembly of the various intake sleeves disconnecting the existing tubes and fittings until you reach the throttle body. Therefore, wash the throttle body with a special spray, cleaning the residues of encrustation with a clean rag: if necessary, repeat the washing operation several times. Unscrew the fixing screws of the throttle body and remove it from its seat: complete the cleaning with the special spray. Reassemble everything and if the previously disassembled sleeves show any cracks, replace them with new ones.


Posted on 6 July 2023 by ScegliAuto



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