I was using 3M throttle cleaner to clean the throttle plate and unfortunately dropped the extension tube into the throttle. it's a very thin plastic tube about 3 inches. I cannot see this tube behind the plate.
Can anyone let me know where it could be now and would it cause a big damage to my engine?

Thanks1

 

I would remove it.

Can you unbolt the throttle body and get it out?

 

I think there is possibility. But would it damage the throttle body? I am afraid to cause more damage now. The throttle body seems not easy to remove.

 

Were you moving the plate to clean it? Mind as well remove as it will need to be reprogrammed anyway. You try to let the bolts soak in pb blaster or something?

 

Yea, I just noticed. Seems many ppl experienced unusual idle speed after clean the throttle. I haven't tried start the engine yet because I am afraid the tube would be sucked down into the engine.
It's a 3M throttle intake cleaner. I just spray it all over the plate outside and inside.
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00108294/k-G0267897?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc &utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gc lid=CPa76ejEvLkCFeY7OgodGmYAxQ

 

do not start the car without taking the tube out. Just unbolt your upper plenum and take it out. Takes 10 mins

 

is there any tutorial as how to take off the upper plenum?

 

 

<b>Included is the pic that'll help. Taken from Getupkid's valve cover replacement DIY, you are welcome. </b>

First things first, take the negative off the battery!

Remove the engine cover by unscrewing the two screws and two cap nuts.

Remove your Intake by unclipping the four clips at the air filter, unscrewing the two bolts holding it in, loosen the strap around the throttle body, unplug the MAF Sensor and the vacuum rubber line. Take the intake out and set it aside.

Next, remove the upper plenum. There are 16 bolts and 2 nuts. I have attached a sheet from the service manual which shows the order to remove the bolts. Removal goes 18-1. Make sure when you remove these, you keep track of which is which. They are all different sizes so you need to remember which is which. There is a vacuum line going into the side of the upper plenum, remove this line. Tilt up the Upper plenum and use some bungees to hold it up out of the way. There are two lines coming in the back of the upper plenum. These are coolant lines. I kept the connected because I didn't want to mess with them.

 

U have the same luck I do.. haha!! Good luck..

 

Thank you guys! Let me take a deep look into it. definitely more than 10 mins to me...

 

Huan please don't be this guy, everyone else read this whole thread for many, many lulz: https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-cou...ghlight=colsoh

 

I had never seen that one, bahahahahaha

 

Wow, didn't see someone else would have the exact same situation as I have! 3M should really consider redesign it. I will definitely take it out after your guys suggestion! Thanks!

 

One of the classic Driver threads for sure.