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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.
      Fig 1: Locating Throttle Body Connector And Clamp
      G04973890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
      Fig 2: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses On Throttle Body
      G04973891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Throttle Body
      G04973892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake air surge tank.
      Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Body Gasket On Intake Air Surge Tank
      G06111762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002