2005 Toyota MR2 C56FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body (M/T): Installation

  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Install 2 new gaskets to the intake manifold as shown in the illustration.
    2. Install the accelerator cable bracket to the throttle body with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 1: Installing Gaskets To Intake Manifold
      G02631041Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

    4. Connect the 2 water bypass hoses to the throttle body.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Nuts And Water Bypass Hoses
      G02631042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the IAC valve connector.
    6. Connect the throttle position sensor connector.
    7. Connect the PCV hose to the throttle body.
  2. CONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE 
  3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE 
  4. INSTALL VSV FOR EVAP 
  5. INSTALL SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE 
  6. FILL RADIATOR WITH ENGINE COOLANT 
    Fig 3: Identifying IAC Valve Connector, Throttle Position Sensor Connector And PCV Hose
    G02631043Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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