Where is the accelerator of Citroen Versailles C5X? How often does Versailles C5X throttle have to be cleaned?

The throttle of the 2022 Versailles C5X is located at the engine intake, behind the engine air filter and in front of the intake manifold, as shown in the following figure.

Wiper water

storage battery

throttle valve

λ sensor

Brake oil pot

Fuse box

Air filter

8 Coolant tank

How often should the Versailles C5X throttle be cleaned?

Versailles C5X throttle is cleaned every 20,000-30,000 km. If it is not too dirty, you don't need to remove the throttle, just clean the throttle with cleaning agent. But it can be cleaned more cleanly by removing the throttle valve. The following are the specific steps of cleaning:

1. First find the position of the throttle, which is located behind the air inlet and connected to the air filter;

2. First remove the connecting hose between the throttle valve and the air cleaner, and then remove the air cleaner assembly;

3. Then remove the throttle cable, unscrew the fixing bolt and remove the throttle;

4. Use special throttle cleaner or carburetor cleaner, spray some cleaner on the throttle until the carbon deposit is completely dissolved by organic solvent, and wipe the stain after 1-2 minutes.

Not only that, there is also a cleaning method without removing the throttle. As long as the engine is running, the cleaning agent can be directly injected into the throttle. The practice of most 4S shops and maintenance points is to blow the throttle and spray cleaning agent into the throttle. At this time, it will be found that the vehicle emits white smoke, mainly because the cleaned dirt is strongly ignited by the suction cylinder and then discharged. This cleaning method is relatively more harmful to the car, so it is generally recommended to remove the throttle for cleaning, which is better and healthier for the car.