Throttle Body: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.
2. Disengage the wire harness clamp.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Clamp
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4. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
  
  Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Ventilation Hose
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5. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Vacuum Hose
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6. Loosen the 2 hose clamp bolts.
7. Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the intake air connector.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Intake Air Connector
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REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the water by-pass hose.
2. Disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose.
3. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
  
  Fig 5: Locating No. 2 Water By-Pass Hose
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4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the throttle with motor body.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts, Nuts And Throttle With Motor Body
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5. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Gasket
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