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Throttle Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR 
  4. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle control connector.
    2. Disconnect the PCV hose and the water bypass hose from the throttle body.
    3. Fig 1: Disconnecting Water Bypass Hose & PCV Hose
      G00920346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    5. Disconnect the water bypass hose from the manifold thermostat on the throttle body, and remove the throttle body.
    6. Fig 2: Disconnecting Water Bypass Hose From Manifold Thermostat
      G00920347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the gasket.