Throttle Body: Installation
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- To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Ensure gasket for throttle body is installed with protrusion facing proper direction. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
- Tighten throttle body bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . On Celica, fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING under COOLING SYSTEM. On Corolla, fill cooling system.
- To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. If installing TP sensor, ensure throttle valve on throttle body is fully closed. Position TP sensor at 45 degrees to so it aligns with shaft on throttle valve and install on throttle body. See Figure. Rotate TP sensor to the right 45 degress and install and tighten retaining screws.
- Ensure gasket for throttle body is installed so protrusion aligns with groove on intake manifold. See Figure. Tighten throttle body bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system.
- To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gaskets. Ensure gaskets for throttle body are installed in proper sequence, as 2 gaskets are used and that protrusion on the one gasket is properly positioned. See Figure.
- Tighten throttle body bolts/nuts, throttle body support bracket bolts and suspension upper brace bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING under COOLING SYSTEM.
To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Tighten throttle body bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING under COOLING SYSTEM.