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2005 Toyota Land CruiserFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Removal

REMOVE V-BANK COVER
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
1. Disconnect the throttle control connector.
2. Disconnect the PCV hose and the water bypass hose from the throttle body.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting PCV Hose & Water Bypass Hose
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the throttle body from the intake manifold.
4. Disconnect the water bypass hose from the manifold thermostat on the throttle body, and remove the throttle body.
5. Remove the gasket.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Water Bypass Hose
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.