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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMINTAKE AIR SYSTEMTHROTTLE BODY CLEANING

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

Throttle Body Cleaning

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Throttle Body Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

Check for damage to the air cleaner. If the air cleaner is damaged, replace it (see Air CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Clean off the carbon from the throttle valve and inside the throttle body with a paper towel soaked in throttle plate and induction cleaner.
NOTE:
- Remove the throttle body to clean it.
- Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
- To avoid removing the molybdenum coating, do not clean the bearing area of the throttle shaft (A).
- Do not spray throttle plate and induction cleaner directly on the throttle body.
- Use Honda genuine throttle plate and induction cleaner.
  
  Fig 1: Avoid Cleaning Bearing Area Of Throttle Shaft
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Reset the PCM with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 2 seconds.
Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.