Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
SEPARATE WATER BY-PASS HOSE
1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle w/ motor body assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the throttle w/ motor body assembly connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Throttle W/ Motor Body Assembly Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle w/ motor body assembly from the intake air surge tank.
3. Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake air surge tank.