Throttle Body Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Gr-Fe Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY

Throttle Body -- Removal



1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  1. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 screw, 10 clips and under cover.



2. 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 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Gr-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.Throttle Body Removal



3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

  1. Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.



5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

  1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the VSV (air intake control) connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 2 vacuum hoses.

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

  1. Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.

  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.



6. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY


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

  1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.



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

  1. Disconnect the control motor connector.

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, throttle body and wire harness clamp stay.

  1. Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.