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Dismantling and Cleaning the Throttle Body

Model: Vauxhall Corsa Corsa B - Years 1993-2000
Part: Throttle body

This video shows how to dismantle certain parts to clean the throttle body of your car. If your engine has trouble revving or experiences irregular idling, you can resolve and prevent these issues by cleaning the throttle body. First, remove the rubber hose that connects the air filter to the throttle body. Once removed, you can see the throttle body entrance and check for any obstructions or deposits to clean. For a more thorough cleaning, spray a dedicated cleaning product at the throttle body entrance; reassemble everything and check if the problems have disappeared.

Updated on 11 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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