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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER 

    Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.

  2. CONNECT VACUUM GAUGE 

    Using a 3-way connector, connect vacuum gauge to the hose between the actuator and VSV.

    Fig 1: Connecting Vacuum Gauge To Hose Between Actuator And VSV
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  3. START ENGINE 
  4. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE 
    1. While the engine is idling, check that the vacuum gauge needle does not move.
      Fig 2: Checking Vacuum Gauge Needle Does Not Move (Engine Is Idling)
      G02949150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal to fully open position and check that the vacuum gauge needle momentarily fluctuates approx. 33.3 kPa (250 mmHg, 9.84 in.Hg) or more. (The actuator rod is pulled down.)
    3. Fig 3: Checking Vacuum Gauge Needle Momentarily Fluctuates (Accelerator Pedal To Fully)
      G02949151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE VACUUM GAUGE 

    Remove the vacuum gauge, and reconnect the vacuum hoses to their proper locations.

  6. REINSTALL ENGINE COVER 

    Reinstall the engine cover with the 4 nuts.