2004 Toyota RAV4 Base, FWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Installation

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Install a new gasket on the intake manifold, as shown in Fig 1.
      Fig 1: Installing Gasket On Intake Manifold
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    2. Install the throttle body, bracket and fuel hose clamp with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 30 N.m (305 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 2: Installing Throttle Body, Bracket & Fuel Hose Clamp With Bolts
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    3. Connect the 5 hoses to the throttle body.
    4. Connect the throttle position sensor & control motor connector.
    5. Fig 3: Connecting Throttle Position Sensor & Control Motor Connector
      G02639448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE 
  3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH MAF METER AND BRACKET 
  4. FILL RADIATOR WITH ENGINE COOLANT 
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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.

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