Throttle Body Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
1Az-Fe Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP

  5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY

Throttle Body -- Removal



1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  1. Remove the radiator reservoir cap.

    CAUTION:
    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


  1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.1Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.Throttle Body Removal



2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.



4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the purge VSV connector.

  1. Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.

  1. Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.

  1. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.



5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the purge line hose from the throttle body.

  1. Disconnect the water by-pass hose from the throttle body.

  1. Disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose from the throttle body.

  1. for Type A:
    Disconnect the No. 1 throttle body hose from the throttle body.

  1. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and control motor connector.

  1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

  1. Disconnect the fuel tube from the clamp.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, and then remove the fuel pipe support and throttle body.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.1Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.Throttle Body Removal

  1. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.