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Throttle Body: Removal

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  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
      Fig 1: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses
      G05184277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the control motor connector.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body and wire harness clamp stay.
    4. Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.
      Fig 2: Locating Throttle Body Bolts
      G05184278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002