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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> 4Runner -> Avalon & Camry -> Celica -> Cool Box -> Corolla -> Denso Type -> Front -> Land Cruiser -> Panasonic Type -> Paseo & Tercel -> Previa -> RAV4 -> Rear -> Supra -> T100 -> Tacoma
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GAS

Supra
  • Remove glove compartment and side air duct.
  • Remove scuff plate.
  • Remove floor cover.
  • Remove ECM cover.
  • Remove three blower motor attaching screws and the blower motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Celica
  • Remove glove compartment.
  • Disconnect blower motor electrical connector.
  • Remove three blower motor attaching screws and the blower motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Avalon & Camry
  • Remove instrument panel lower panel and undercover No. 2.
  • Disconnect connector bracket electri...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS

When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hydr...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place reference mark on driveline and differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft differential flange.
  • Remove bolt...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On 4WD models, remove front propeller shaft.
  • On models equipped with manual transaxle, disconnect clutch slave cylinder, with line attached, and position aside.
  • On all models, remove battery cable to starter attaching nut.
  • Remove starter electrical connector.
  • On 2WD models, remove starter attaching nuts and bolt, then starter.
  • On 4WD models,...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 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...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Remove air duct and No. 1 engine undercover.
  • Drain coolant.
  • Remove A/C cooler hoses.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose.
  • Remove power steering reservoir and position aside.
  • Remove radiator inlet hose...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Remove power steering pump drive belt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine under cover.
  • Loosen idle pulley lock nut.
  • Loos...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GASEngine Compartment Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cowl Wire
  • Engine Wire
  • Transmission Wire
  • Connector EA-2
  • Connector EB-1
  • I/P Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GASI/P Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Previa DX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Warning Relay
  • Cowl Wire
  • Engine Wire
  • Roof Wire
  • Connector IE-1
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • 1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Tail Relay
  • Ashtray Illumination
  • Right Door Lock Control Switch
  • Left Door Lock Control Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
  • Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Previa LE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota Previa AUTOMOBILES

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