Question on cleaning the AFM on an M40 engine

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kevin316i
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:33 am

Can someone tell me what is the recommended way to clean the AFM? I have seen references to using carb cleaner for the actual cleaning, but can't find instructions on how to remove it in the Haynes Manual.

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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:28 pm

The cover over the actual AFM pot. is stuck on, and has to be prised off, then stuck on afterwards with a bead of silicon rubber.
To clean the track, I would use Servisol switch cleaner, followed by a light spray of silicon grease.
If the track is actually worn, then it is possible to bend the wiper arms slightly, so that they contact a fresh part of the track.
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Post Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:16 pm

Thanks Brian.

Regards,
Kevin.