OMG HELP! wrench fell into engine through throttle body

[mrgodai]

I was using a wrench to prop open the throttle body for cleaning on 04 corolla CE, i open the valve all the way while cleaning and the wrench was too small and it fell into it!!!!

can i just remove the throttle body and take it out? or this is something i have to take it to the shop?

if i can take it out, can someone point me to a DIY with pics on how to do?

[PhantomS]

Originally Posted by mrgodai

I was using a wrench to prop open the throttle body for cleaning on 04 corolla CE, i open the valve all the way while cleaning and the wrench was too small and it fell into it!!!!

can i just remove the throttle body and take it out? or this is something i have to take it to the shop?

if i can take it out, can someone point me to a DIY with pics on how to do?

Yikes !!! Can you prop open the tb and perhaps "fish" the wrench out with a strong magnet on a string??? Just a thought...

[mikered30]

If you have one of the mechanical fingers or grabbers to remove it with that, other wise you are taking off the TB or the intake manifold. Obviously dont start your car so dont take it to the shop.

TB removal: http://matrixowners.com/topic/65513-...idepics-incld/

Intake manifold removal: P0171 - Intake Gaset Seal Repair - Tips

You will need a new TB and intake gasket.

Can you see the wrench or not? If you can get the TB off, stick a small mirror in there with a light and try the grabbers or a magnet.