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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT ( ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (  2  ) 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (  3  ) 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (  4  ) 
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (  6  ) 
  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 
    1. Disconnect the air hose and No. 1 ventilation hose.
    2. Loosen the 2 hose clamps and remove the intake air connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Air Hose And Ventilation Hose
      G04027217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the PCV hose.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and wire.
    3. Disconnect the 2 water bypass hoses.
      Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body
      G04027218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, throttle body and gasket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Body And Gasket
      G04027219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002