Throttle Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ventilation Hose
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REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
2. Disconnect the clamp from the air cleaner.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying MAF Meter Connector
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3. Disconnect the VSV hose.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying VSV Hose
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4. Disconnect the 4 clamps.
5. Remove the hose clamp and air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamp And Air Cleaner Cap With Air Cleaner Hose
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REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
1. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the throttle body from the intake air surge tank.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Throttle Body From Intake Air Surge Tank
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3. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
4. Remove the throttle body and gasket.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Water By-Pass Hoses From Throttle Body
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