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Throttle Body: Installation

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Install a new gasket to the intake air surge tank.
      Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Surge Tank Gasket
      G04973894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the throttle body and wire harness clamp stay to the intake air surge tank with the 4 bolts.

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

    3. Connect the control motor connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Throttle Body Bolts
      G05184278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses to the throttle body.
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  5. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS  (See COOLING SYSTEM )
    Fig 3: Locating Water By-Pass Hoses
    G05184277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. 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.
    1. Disconnect the EFI MAIN 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 CONDITION REFERENCE 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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