OEM 2003 Toyota RAV4 Throttle Body

2003 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the throttle body on 2003 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Starting the throttle body service requires engine coolant draining followed by VSV for EVAP disconnection from the air cleaner hose. Remove the air cleaner hose after detaching the VSV for EVAP from the hose connection. You need to disconnect the accelerator cable then detach the throttle body through the removal of a throttle position sensor connector and IAC valve connector and the two water bypass hoses and throttle body vacuum hose. Service and repair of the intake manifold requires first removing the three bolts and fuel hose clamp and throttle body and gasket. An inspection should check for any clearance gap between the throttle stop screw and throttle lever when performing a complete throttle valve closure. To install the gasket place its protruding element inside the intake manifold groove before attaching it. Connect the throttle body along with the fuel hose clamp through three bolts tightened to 30 N.m (305 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf). The installation involves uniting two water bypass hoses and a vacuum hose to the throttle body while connecting the IAC valve and throttle position sensor connectors. The installation requires connection of the accelerator cable as well as air cleaner hose attachment and EVAP VSV reconnection. To finish the procedure you need to add engine coolant to the radiator.