Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Installation (To 12/2010): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
- Install a new throttle body gasket to the intake air surge tank.
- Install the throttle w/ motor body assembly and wire harness clamp stay to the intake air surge tank with the 4 bolts.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the throttle w/ motor body assembly connector.
- CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses to the throttle w/ motor body assembly.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 3
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
- CHECK FUNCTION OF THROTTLE BODY Refer to step 1
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
