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Throttle Body: Installation

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket to the intake manifold.
      Fig 1: Locating Gasket
      G05997157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the fuel tube bracket with the bolt.
      Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Fuel Tube Bracket
      G05997156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the throttle body (with the fuel tube bracket) with the 4 bolts.

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

      Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Throttle Body
      G05997155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the throttle position sensor and control motor connector.
    5. Connect the fuel tube to the clamp.
    6. Connect the No. 2 water by-pass hose to the throttle body.
    7. Connect the water by-pass hose to the throttle body.
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  3. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  4. INSPECT FOR COOLANT OIL LEAK 
    Fig 4: Locating Throttle Position Sensor And Control Motor Connector
    G05997154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the 3 engine cover grommets with the 3 pins, and press down on the engine cover to install it.
  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to perform this procedure after reassembling the throttle body assembly or removing and reinstalling any throttle body component.
    • Perform the following procedure after replacing the ECM, throttle body assembly or any throttle body components. The following procedure should also be performed if the throttle body is cleaned.
    • Be sure to perform this procedure after reconnecting the battery cable or replacing the ECM.
      Fig 5: Identifying Pins And Grommet
      G05997153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the EFI fuse and ETCS fuse at the same time. Wait at least 60 seconds and reconnect the fuses.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON without operating the accelerator pedal.
      NOTE: If the accelerator pedal is operated, perform the above steps again.
    3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and clear the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    4. 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 when the A/C is switched off.

      Standard 

      ENGINE IDLE SPEED CHART

      Condition Engine Idle Speed
      A/C switched off 600 to 700 rpm
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to perform this step with all accessories off.
      • Make sure that the shift lever is in N or P.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ETC / Data List / All Data / Throttle Sensor Position. Sensor Output. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and check that the value is 60% or more.
    6. Perform a road test and confirm that there are no abnormalities.
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