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Throttle Body: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    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  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 5
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head.
      Fig 1: Connecting Ventilation Hose To Cylinder Head Cover With Clamp
      GTY104804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
      Fig 2: Identifying MAF Meter Connector
      GTY101638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner cap.
    3. Fig 3: Locating Hose Clamp And Air Cleaner Cap With Air Cleaner Hose
      GTY105178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the purge line hose.
    5. Disconnect the 4 clamps.
    6. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.
  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
      Fig 4: Locating Throttle Body Bolts
      GTY105179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the throttle body from the intake air surge tank.
    3. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
      Fig 5: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses
      GTY101111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the throttle body and gasket.