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2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Removal

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE
1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and the 2 wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Clamps
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2. Disconnect the ventilation hose and loosen the hose clamp.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Ventilation Hose
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3. Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Clamps And Air Cleaner Cap Sub-Assembly With Hose
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REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the throttle body connector and the 2 water by-pass hoses.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Throttle Body Connector And Water By-Pass Hoses
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the throttle body assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Nuts And Throttle Body Assembly
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3. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Gasket
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• 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.