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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20184RUNNER SR5, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATIONTHROTTLE BODYREMOVAL [08/2015 - ]PROCEDURE
2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WD

Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT (for 4WD with Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2019 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2021 - ]

  3. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER COVER (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  4. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER COVER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  5. REMOVE AIR INTAKE DUCT LH (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  6. REMOVE AIR INTAKE DUCT RH (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  8. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  9. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  11. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
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    2. Disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose.
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    3. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and throttle control motor connector.
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    4. Remove the 4 bolts, throttle body with motor assembly and gasket.
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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.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.