Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Toyota Prius TouringFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Body: Installation
- INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR
- Install a new gasket to the intake manifold.
- Install the throttle with motor body with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the throttle position sensor connector.
- Connect the throttle control motor connector.
- Connect the No. 2 water by-pass hose.
- Connect the water by-pass hose.
- Connect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.
- Connect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
- Connect the ventilation hose.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
- Install the air cleaner with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
- Tighten the hose clamp bolt.
Torque: 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf)
- Connect the No. 1 air cleaner inlet, and tighten the hose clamp bolt.
Torque: 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf)
- Connect the MAF meter connector.
- Install the air cleaner with the 2 bolts.
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine) (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- Install the cover with the 6 clips.
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION
).NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION
).
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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.
