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Installation [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY GASKET 
    1. GTY1077212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protrusion - -
      1. Install a new throttle body gasket to the intake manifold with the protrusions of the throttle body gasket oriented as shown in the illustration.
  2. CONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. GTY1076573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 45°(Claw of Clip Location) *b Left of Vehicle
      *c Rear of Vehicle *d Paint Mark
      1. Connect the No. 5 water by-pass hose to the throttle body with motor assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
        NOTE:
        • If the throttle body with motor assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
        • Make sure to position the clip as shown in the illustration.
  3. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1077331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the throttle body with motor assembly to the intake manifold with the 3 bolts.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      2. Connect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.
  4. CONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. GTY1077065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Top *b Rear of Vehicle
      *c 45°(Claw of Clip Location) *d Paint Mark
      1. Connect the No. 6 water by-pass hose to the throttle body with motor assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
        NOTE:

        Make sure to position the clip as shown in the illustration.

  5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. GTY1077009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protrusion *b Cutout
      *c Top *d Front of Vehicle
      *e Pin - -
      1. Install the air cleaner hose to the throttle body with motor assembly and unlock the hose clip to secure it as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:

        Align the cutout of the air cleaner hose with the protrusion of the throttle body with motor assembly.

      2. Engage the 3 pins to install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.
      3. Engage the 3 wire harness clamps.
      4. Connect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
  6. CONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE 
    1. GTY1077528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Top *b Front of Vehicle
      *c 45°(Claw of Clip Location) *d Paint Mark
      1. Connect the No. 2 ventilation hose to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
        NOTE:

        Make sure to position the clip as shown in the illustration.

  7. CONNECT VACUUM HOSE 
  8. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fig 1: Inlet Air Cleaner Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence
      GTY1076304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Install the inlet air cleaner assembly with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

        Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48
  10. INSTALL RADIATOR UPPER AIR GUIDE PLATE 
  11. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2021 - ]

  12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to perform this procedure after removing and reinstalling the throttle body with motor assembly or any throttle body with motor assembly components.
    • Perform the following procedure after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly or any throttle body with motor assembly components. The following procedure should also be performed if the throttle body with motor assembly is cleaned.
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    2. Perform "Inspection After Repair".

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - ]

    3. Start the engine and check that the MIL is not illuminated. After the engine is warmed up, check that the idle speed is within the specified range with the A/C switch off.

      Standard Idle Speed

      600 to 700 rpm

      NOTE:
      • Be sure to perform this step with all accessories off.
      • Make sure that the shift lever is in P or N.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Throttle Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage %.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Throttle Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage %
    5. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List while fully depressing the accelerator pedal and check that the value is 60% or higher.
    6. Perform a road test and confirm that there are no abnormalities.