2011 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 5
  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 
    Fig 1: Locating Intake Air Connector Pipe
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    1. Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 ventilation hoses from the intake air connector pipe.
    2. Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.
    3. Loosen the 3 hose clamps, and remove the intake air connector pipe.
  9. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 2: Locating Throttle Motor Connector And Bolts
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    1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body.
    3. Disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
      Fig 3: Locating No. 4 And No. 5 Water By-Pass Hoses
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    4. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
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  • • 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.