As the title says, I am cleaning the throttle body on my '06 2.4 tomorrow, so I wanted to know if there is anything I need to be careful with or on from those who have done this before. Thanks.

 

No silicone products, no MEK, no acetone, ignition off. To disconnect pop the gray clip out a stop then use a small screwdriver to push the black tab down.

 

Do not use carb cleaner! Do not push open the TB butterfly plate! Use a product specifically for cleaning the throttlebody!

 

I just did it. I removed the air filter housing, then air intake connector from the air filter to the throttle body and the hose from the valve cover, then I removed the connector, then the throttle body. It was dirty. Very, very dirty. I use a seafoam spray that is specified for that (and as a lubricant) and got it all nice and clean, then put it all back together. I just idled it for 10 minutes. It has been a while since the idle was that smooth. Now I am about to do a trip into town. Ohh, no CEL on at all. I think after 172k miles my car was ready for this.

 

GOOD JOB!
mine was stalling at at idle and then when decelerating while turning a corner at 80,000 mi. cleaned TB and ran perfectly! I think should be done when changing plugs.

 

Good job!

 

I drove it on a 45 mile round trip and it ran great with no CEL, though I didn't see a change in fuel economy. Think I should reset the ECM?

 

HOW do you reset the ECM?

 

Disconnect the battery.