Safety Warning
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Throttle Body ASSY (1ZZ-FE): Replacement
- DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See ENGINE COOLANT (1ZZ-FE) )
- REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 clips, then remove the cylinder head cover No. 2.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Disconnect the VSV connector.
- Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 1 from the VSV.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 3 from the VSV.
- Disconnect the ventilation hose No. 1 from the cylinder head cover.
- Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect air cleaner hose No. 1.
- Remove the air cleaner cap together with the air cleaner hose.
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSY
- Disconnect the throttle control motor connector.
- Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 2 from the throttle body.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the throttle body.
- Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
- INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSY
- Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
- Install the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 9.0 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 80 in..lbf)
- Connect the water by-pass hose No. 2 to the throttle body.
- Connect the water by-pass hose to the throttle body.
- Connect the throttle control motor connector.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY
- Install the air cleaner cap together with the air cleaner hose.
- Tighten the hose clamp bolt, then connect the air cleaner hose.
Torque: 2.0 N.m (20 kgf.cm, 18 in..lbf)
- Connect the ventilation hose No. 1 to the cylinder head cover.
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 3 to the VSV.
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 1 to the VSV.
- Install the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Connect the VSV connector.
- Connect the mass air flow meter connector.
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf)
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See ENGINE COOLANT (1ZZ-FE) )
- CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE (See COOLING SYSTEM (1ZZ-FE) )
- INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2
- Install the cylinder head cover No. 2 with the 2 nuts and 2 clips.
Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in..lbf)
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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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