Removal (Avalon, Highlander & Sienna)

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There are 2 intake air control valves used, one on end of air intake chamber and one between throttle bodies and air intake chamber. See Figure. Intake air control valve near throttle bodies is referred to as No. 1 intake air control valve. Intake air control valve on end of air intake chamber is referred to as No. 2 intake air control valve.
To remove No. 1 intake air control valve near throttle bodies, remove throttle bodies with No. 1 intake air control valve from air intake chamber. See THROTTLE BODY under FUEL SYSTEMS. Remove bolts, throttle bodies, gaskets and "O" rings from No. 1 intake air control valve. An "O" ring is installed at bottom of No. 1 intake air control valve between No. 1 intake air control valve and each throttle body.
To remove No. 2 intake air control valve on end of air intake chamber, disconnect vacuum hose at actuator on No. 2 intake air control valve. Remove data link connector No. 1 (if equipped), bracket (if equipped) and ground straps from No. 2 intake air control valve. Remove remaining nuts for No. 2 intake air control valve. Remove No. 2 intake air control valve by prying between air intake chamber and No. 2 intake air control valve. See Figure. Remove gasket.