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Avalon, Camry, Sienna, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner

  1. Start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is within specification. See IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE in appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article.
  2. Turn ignition off. Apply parking brake and place transmission/transaxle in Neutral. Ensure A/C is off. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between terminals TE1 and E1 on data link connector No. 1 located in the engine compartment. See Figure-76. See DATA LINK CONNECTOR NO . 1 LOCATION table.
    DATA LINK CONNECTOR NO. 1 LOCATION

    Application Location
    Avalon & Camry On End Of Air Intake Chamber At Passenger's Side Of Engine
    Sienna On Engine Mount Bracket Near Passenger's Side Strut Tower
    Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner Center Of Air Intake Chamber At Driver's Side Of Engine
  3. Start engine and note engine RPM. After engine RPM is kept at 900-1300 RPM for 10 seconds, ensure engine returns to idle speed. Turn ignition off.
  4. On Avalon, Camry and Sienna, disconnect air assist hose from air pipe. See Fig 1-84. Air assist hose fits between IAC valve and air pipe. Place plug on end of air pipe and air assist hose. See Fig 1-84.
  5. On Tacoma, T100 and 4Runner, disconnect air assist hose from IAC valve. See Fig 1-84. Place plug on end of air assist hose. See Fig 1-84.
  6. On all models, start engine and note idle speed. Idle speed should be 500 RPM or less which may cause the engine to stall. Turn ignition off.
  7. If idle speed is not 500 RPM or less, check for air leak between air assist hoses, air pipe and fuel injectors. Remove plug(s) and jumper wire. Reconnect air assist hose.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Air Assist Hose (Avalon & Camry)
G98H11517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Assist Hose (Sienna)
G98I11518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Assist Hose (Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner)
G98J11519Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002