Throttle Body: Installation

2009 Toyota Camry HybridSECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY 
    1. Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
      Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Gasket
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    2. Connect the purge line hose to the throttle body.
    3. Connect the water by-pass hose to the throttle body.
    4. Connect the No. 2 water by-pass hose to the throttle body.
    5. Connect the No. 1 throttle body hose to the throttle body.
      Fig 2: Locating No. 1 Throttle Body Hose
      G05008016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the throttle body and fuel pipe clamp with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 30 N*m (305 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pipe Support And Throttle Body Bolts
      G05008015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the fuel tube into the clamp.
    8. Connect the throttle position sensor connector.
    9. Fig 4: Locating Throttle Position Sensor Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
      G05008014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Connect the wire harness clamp.
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the air cleaner filter element onto the air cleaner case.
    2. Insert the hinges. Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Cap Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05008031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the matchmarks of the No. 1 air cleaner hose and throttle body. Connect the air cleaner hose No. 1 to the throttle body and unfasten the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.
      NOTE: Make sure that the hose clamp is at the correct angle.
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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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