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Removal [09/2012 - ]

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying V-Bank Cover Clips
      GTY280924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.
      • When detaching the clips labeled A, be sure to slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle.
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 5 clips labeled A.
      Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Inlet Cover Clips
      GTY267523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating No. 1 Air Cleaner Inlet Bolts
      GTY399792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.
      Fig 4: Detaching Protrusions & Connections
      GTY263731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.
    4. Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.
    5. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for AWD)  . Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] - Step 7
  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for AWD)  . Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] - Step 8
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  . Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2012 - ] - Step 6
  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2012 - ] - Step 7
  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] - Step 9
  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Motor Connector & Body Assembly Bolts
      GTY416434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body assembly.
    3. Disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating No. 4 And No. 5 Water By-Pass Hoses
      GTY288136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
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