On my 5.2 and 5.9 Daks, I use a screwdriver type Torx Driver (airhat off).
Yes it IS preferable to remove the TB, as you can clean all of the orifices,
and the bores as well.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: jay & dana <jay&dana@telus.net>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Friday, April 05, 2002 7:04 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: tune-up info
>
>How in the he!! do you guys take your IAC sensor out while the TB is still
>on the engine???
>I have a 97 Dak 318 and there is no room to put a torx driver in there.
I'm
>thinking the best way to do this is to completely remove the TB and clean
>all the sensors while you're at it. I have enough trouble just dealing
with
>the distributor cap and wires even when the air hat is off.
>
>Jay
>
>>It's controlled by the PCM (power control module). It is located on
>>the back side of the TB. To remove it, disconnect the electrical
>>connection, and use a Torx driver to remove the 2 screws. You can clean
it
>>with TB or Brake cleaner. Do NOT twist the plunger or you will ruin the
>>little bugger.
>>
>>They get carboned up every so often, which leads to erratic idle quality.
>>It's not a bad idea to clean it whenever you change plugs.
>>TonyC
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