2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the V-bank cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying V-Bank Cover Nuts
      G05108981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
      Fig 2: Identifying Ventilation Hose No. 2
      G04968651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    3. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
    4. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
      G04968662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.
      6. Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamps
      G04968653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 bolts.
    7. Disconnect the air cleaner hose and remove the air cleaner.
  5. REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Water By-Pass Hose
      G05108985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose.
    3. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
      4. Fig 6: Identifying Throttle With Motor Body Bolts
      G04968658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the throttle w/ motor body and gasket.
    5. Remove the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
      6. Fig 7: Identifying Water By-Passe Hose
      G05108987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the No. 4 water by-passe hose.
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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.
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