Auto Parts Search
1996 Toyota Tacoma CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
Automotix DIY provides automotive consumers and do it yourselfers; the most comprehensive repair information about 1996 Toyota Tacoma car and truck
repair procedures including Toyota engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
your Toyota Tacoma automobile. Try the Automotix DIY solution today!
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Toyota -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.4 V6 GAS
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) incorporates a back up energy source that can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected.
When the battery is disconnected all vehicle memory is lost, make notes of radio station settings. Never use a back-up power source from outside the vehicle.
- Note radio station settings before disconnecting battery, as all vehicle memory will be lost.
- Place ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES -> BRAKE SERVICE -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal -> Type 1 (2WD Duo Servo Type) -> Type 2 (2WD Leading/Trailing Type) -> Type 3 -> Type 4 -> Type 5 -> Type 6 -> Type 7 -> Type 8
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.4 L4 GAS
Type 1 (2WD Duo Servo Type)
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake drum. If brake drum cannot be remove easily, insert a suitable screwdriver through hole in backing plate, then push adjuster lever away from adjuster and back of adjustment tension.
- Remove two shoe return springs, using suitable tool, Fig. .
- Push lever upward, then remove cable, shoe guide, plate and cable guide.
- Remove spring from lever, then the lever and spring.
- Remove two tension springs, using a suitable tool, then the shoe hold-down springs and pins.
- Remove...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Service as r...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheel.
- Drain differential oil.
- On models without free wheel hub, proceed as follows:
- Using a screwdriver, remove grease cap.
- Remove cotter pin and lock cap.
- While applying brakes, remove lock nut.
- On models with free wheel hub, proceed as follows:
- Remove free wheel hub.
- Using a snap ring expander, remove snap ring.
- Remove spacer.
- On all models, use a brass bar and hammer to disconnect drive shaft. When it is difficult to disconnect dr...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- If required, remove battery, battery tray and/or igniter bracket.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, if required.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from starter motor.
- On mod...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.4 V6 GAS
On some models equipped with OBD II, the MIL will also illuminate if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. Tighten fuel tank filler cap until it clicks.
The MIL should light when the ignition switch is placed in the On position without starting the engine. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a fault has been detected by the diagnostic system and has logged a diagnostic trouble code. If the fault does not occur again within three trips, the lamp will go out but a diagnostic tro...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Combination Meter Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Cruise Control Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.4 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
|
Document: A340 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
|
Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1996 Toyota Tacoma SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
| More parts |
| Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
 Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams,
diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer
service bulletins, and OEM Part
numbers of your 1996 Toyota Tacoma vehicle.
|
| Access the Complete guide! |
