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.
Throttle Body: Installation: Installation
- INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
- Install the throttle body assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses and throttle body connector.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY
- Install the air cleaner hose assembly and lock the hose clamp.
- Connect the ventilation hose.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE
- Install the air cleaner case with the 3 bolts.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
- Install the hose to the 3 hose clamps.
- Install the air cleaner filter element.
- Install the air cleaner case with the 3 bolts.
- INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 70
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with the 2 clamps.
- Tighten the hose clamp.
- Connect the mass air flow meter connector.
- ADD COOLANT (for Engine) . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine) . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
- INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 99
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION NOTE:
Be sure to perform this procedure after reassembling the throttle body assembly, removing and reinstalling any throttle body component or replacing the ECM.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Wait at least 60 seconds and reconnect the cable.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Set the vehicle to the inspection mode. Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE .
- Start the engine without operating the accelerator pedal and check that the MIL is not illuminated and that the idle speed is within the specified range when the air conditioning is switched off after the engine is warmed up.
Standard
Condition Engine Idle Speed A/C switched off 950 to 1050 rpm NOTE:- If the accelerator pedal is operated, perform the above steps again.
- Be sure to perform this step with all accessories off.
- Make sure that park (P) is selected.
- Perform a road test and confirm that there are no abnormalities.
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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.
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