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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)  (See REPLACEMENT )
  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector (A).
    2. Separate the No. 2 water by-pass hose (B).
    3. Separate the No. 3 water by-pass hose (C).
    4. Separate the fuel vapor feed hose (D).
      Fig 1: Locating Throttle Motor Connector And Water By-Pass Hoses
      G05200230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 4 bolts and the throttle body assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Throttle Body Assembly Bolts
      G05200231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake air surge tank.
    Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Body Gasket
    G05625719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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