2007 Lexus GS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Installation

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Install a new gasket and the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Bolts, Nuts, Throttle Body And Gasket
      G05285796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 2 water bypass hoses.
    3. Connect the connector and wire.
    4. Connect the PCV hose.
      Fig 2: Locating Connector And Wire
      G05285795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 
    1. Install the connector pipe with the bolt and 2 hose clamps.
      Fig 3: Locating Intake Air Connector Pipe With Bolt And Hose Clamps
      G05285771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 4.0 N*m (41 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) for hose clamps 

      5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf) for bolt 

    2. Connect the air hose and No. 1 ventilation hose.
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See  CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR  ) 
  4. INSTALL V-BANK COVER 
    1. Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR  ) 
  6. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See  CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR  ) 
  7. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR  ) 
  8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  9. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  10. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT  ) 
  11. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS 
    1. Check for engine coolant leaks (see COOLING SYSTEM ).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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