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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

The Automatic Temperature Control system provides automatic control of A/C compressor operation, air inlet door position, water valve operation and blower speeds in order to maintain passenger compartment temperature within the range selected by the operator.

The system control circuit consists of a feedback potentiometer, temperature control rheostat, and ambient and in-car temperature sensors, Figs. and , which are connecte...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> Anti-Lock Brake System -> Brake Assist (BA) System -> Traction Control System (TRAC) -> Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) System
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

Anti-Lock Brake System

By use of a micro-computer, this anti-lock brake system controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock. With this system, directional stability is improved and steerability maintained even at panic braking on wet, sandy, snowy or icy road conditions.

Traction Control System (TRAC)

The traction control system controls the engine torque and rear wheel br...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

  • Remove front wheel and drive shaft locknut.
  • Remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness from steering knuckle.
  • Loosen lower shock absorber nuts.
  • Remove tie rod end cotter pin.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from lower arm using tie rod end remover tool No. 09610-20012, or equivalent.
  • Remove steering knuckle with hub.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten to specifications.
  • Remove front wheel and drive shaft locknut, Fig. .
  • Remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness from steering knuckle.
  • Remove bolt, then the brake line clamp from steering knuckle.
  • Remove bolts, then the brake caliper and ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

  • Remove battery and battery tray.
  • Disconnect power steering (PS) reservoir tank.
  • Loosen lock bolt, pivot bolt and adjusting bolt.
  • Remove two drive belts.
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Remove rubber cap and nut, and disconnect alternator wire.
  • Disconnect alternator wire clamp from alternator.
  • Remove lock bolt, bolt, nut a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

This lamp lights to indicate that the engine oil level is below a specified level. The lamp will be illuminated during engine start-up. If...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

  • Loosen idler pulley lock nut.
  • Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt and remove A/C compressor drive belt.
  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tensio...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser  4.5 L6 GASSeat Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Buckle Switch LH
  • Connector P-14
  • Connector P-15
  • Connector P-16
  • Connector P-17
  • I/P Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser  4.5 L6 GASI/P Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Warning Relay
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • Glove Box Light
  • Stop Light Switch
  • Fuse Block
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Toyota Land Cruiser  4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Taillight Relay
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • License Plate Light
  • 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser  4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Defogger Relay
  • Rear Window Defogger Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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

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