Throttle Body: Installation

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NOTE: If throttle body or Idle Air Control (IAC) valve is replaced, or if throttle body or IAC valve is removed and reinstalled, throttle body lever adjustment procedure must be performed.

If installing TP sensor on No. 1 throttle body, ensure throttle valve on No. 1 throttle body is fully closed. Install TP sensor on No. 1 throttle body with TP sensor rotated counterclockwise 30-60 degrees against fully closed position. Rotate TP sensor clockwise and then install and tighten retaining screws to specification (if available). See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Using NEW gasket, reinstall IAC valve. Tighten IAC bolts to specification (if available). See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
To install throttle bodies, reverse removal procedure using NEW gaskets and "O" rings. Tighten throttle body-to-No. 1 intake air control valve bolts and No. 1 intake air control valve-to-air intake chamber nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system. Perform throttle body lever adjustment procedure. See THROTTLE BODY LEVER ADJUSTMENT .

Fig 1: Locating Throttle Bodies & Components (Avalon, Highlander & Sienna)
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To install throttle body, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Tighten throttle body bolts/nuts and suspension upper brace nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system.

To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Tighten throttle body bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system.

To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system.

To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Ensure gasket is installed with protrusion facing upward. See Fig 1. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system.

Fig 1: Installing Typical Gasket For Throttle Body (Tacoma, Tundra 3.4L & 4Runner)

To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Ensure gasket is installed with protrusion facing upward. See Figure. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill cooling system.