Author Topic: How do you remove the screws holding the butterfly plate in the Throttle Body  (Read 1362 times)

BLTZKRG

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I am trying to remove the butterfly plate inside the throttle body, I keep trying to loosen the screws but they seem stuck solid

ja17

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Check the back side of the screws to see if they have been "staked". If so you may have to die grind the ends a bit. A little heat is also helpful not too hot (propane).
Joe Alexander
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