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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.
Renault Talisman 1.6 TCe 200 (2024): Throttle Body Cleaning
Cleaning the throttle body on the 1.6 TCe (M5M) engine is recommended every 40,000-60,000 km, or when you notice a fluctuating idle speed, hard starting, or hesitation during acceleration. The procedure includes removing the air intake duct, cleaning the throttle plate without fully removing the throttle body assembly, and performing a mandatory relearn after reassembly.
Parts
2| № | Part | Genuine part no. |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Throttle body or carburetor cleaner (aerosol) | |
| 02 | Throttle body gasketif worn | 16175ET80A |
Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.
Tools
5- Torx socket/bit (T25-T30)
- 10 mm socket
- flat-head screwdriver
- shop rags
- microfiber cloth
There's a full repair manual for this car
Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online).
See manuals →
Step by step
11 steps- Turn off the engine and let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Open the hood and remove the engine cover (if equipped).
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal (required to reset the ECU's adaptive parameters).
- Loosen the clamp on the air intake duct at the air filter housing and remove the duct from the throttle body.
- Remove the 4 throttle body mounting bolts with a Torx bit (usually T25 or T30). Tightening torque during assembly is 8-10 N·m (6-7 lb-ft) (check the exact value in the manufacturer's service manual).
- Carefully move the throttle body aside without disconnecting the electrical connector or the vacuum hoses (full removal is not required).
- Hold the throttle plate in the fully open position (by hand or with a flat-head screwdriver). Spray the cleaner on the inside surface of the bore and on both sides of the throttle plate.
- Wipe the surfaces with a microfiber cloth or rag to remove carbon deposits and oil residue. Repeat spraying and wiping until completely clean.
- Inspect the rubber gasket between the throttle body and the intake manifold. Replace it if you see cracks or tears.
- Install the throttle body, tightening the bolts in a crisscross pattern to 8-10 N·m (6-7 lb-ft). Reconnect the air intake duct and tighten the clamp.
- Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Perform the relearn: turn the ignition key to the ON position (without starting the engine), wait 10 seconds, then turn it to OFF. Repeat the cycle 5 times.
- Start the engine and warm it up to its operating temperature of 90 °C. Let it idle for 1-2 minutes to complete the throttle calibration.
Common mistakes and warnings
- Do not use aggressive solvents (acetone, WD-40)
- They can damage the protective coating on the throttle plate and cause corrosion
- Do not touch the throttle plate with metal objects
- If the idle speed has not stabilized after the relearn (it fluctuates above 1,000 rpm or drops below 600 rpm), a scan-tool relearn at a dealer or specialized repair shop is required