Safety Warning
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Throttle Body: Installation
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Installation
- INSTALL THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
- Connect the No. 4 water by-pass hose to the throttle body.
- Connect the No. 5 water by-passe hose to the throttle body.
- Install a new gasket and the throttle with motor body with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the throttle motor connector.
- Connect the No. 4 water by-pass hose.
- Connect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
- Install the air cleaner onto the throttle body.
- Connect the air cleaner hose to the air cleaner.
- Install the air cleaner with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- Connect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Engage the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Connect the vacuum hose.
- Connect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf)
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER
- Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)
- Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.