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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. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head.
      Fig 1: Locating Ventilation Hose Clamp
      G05285373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner cap.
      Fig 2: Locating MAF Meter Connector
      G05285374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the purge line hose.
    4. Disconnect the 4 clamps.
    5. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.
      Fig 3: Locating Hose Clamp And Air Cleaner Cap With Air Cleaner Hose
      G05285375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the throttle body from the intake air surge tank.
      Fig 4: Locating Throttle Motor Connector
      G05285376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
    4. Remove the throttle body and gasket.
      Fig 5: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses From Throttle Body
      G05803545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002