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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Scion -> Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay

Refer to Fig. for pedal height and freeplay specifications.

  • Remove lower instrument finish panel.
  • Disconnect stop lamp switch electrical connector.
  • Loosen stop lamp switch lock nut, then remove stop lamp switch.
  • Loosen brake master cylinder push rod clevis lock nut.
  • Adjust pedal height by turning pedal push rod.
  • Torque push rod lock nut to 19 ft. lbs.
  • Install stop lam...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Scion -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> tC -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Disconnect and isolate battery negative terminal.
  • Remove rear seat cushion by pulling up on two front hooks, then releasing hooks from seat back frame.
  • Remove fuel pump module service hole cover.
  • Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector.
  • Connect battery and start engine.
  • Allow engine to idle until it stalls, then attempt to restart engine. DTC P0171 system lean may be set.
  • Remove fuel tank cap to release pressure in fuel tank.
  • Disconnect and isolate battery negative terminal.
  • Connect fuel pump electrical connector.
  • Install service hole cover, then the rear seat cushion.

Rem...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

Before removing front axle assembly, remove wheel sensor from assembly. Move it away from front axle assembly area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to sensor wires and wheel sensor becoming inoperative.

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts, then remove cover.
  • Loosen staked part of wheel hub locknut completely to avoid damage to hub shaft.
  • Apply brake pedal and remove hub...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnostic Test -> Reset Switch Test
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

Diagnostic Test

  • Place the ignition switch in the Off position.
  • Using Toyota SST or other suitable jumper, connect terminals TS and CG of DLC3. The DLC3 is located under the left side of the instrument panel, Fig. .
  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Press the tire pressure warning reset switch, Fig. .
  • If the tire pressure warning lamp illuminates for 3 seconds and then turn Off, a normal condition is indicated.
  • If the tire pressure warning lamp blinks in .5 second intervals, a problem in the TPMS is indicated.
  • If the TPMS warning lamp result is not normal, refer to TPMS ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connector.
  • Open terminal cap, remove nut and starter wire.
  • Remove starter...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Scion -> 2005-09 tC
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles.

  • Open the glove compartment, then detach the damper rod, Fig. .
  • Push inward on each side of the glove compartment to disengage the stops, then lower and remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Disengage the two cabin air filter cover to housing retai...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Scion -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2005-06 tC -> Initialization -> Relearn -> Reset -> System Initialization
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

Reset

When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) warning lamp will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds and then go off as a bulb check. This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven more than 18 mph after the adjustment, the lamp will go off.

Relearn

Initialization

If the tires or wheels have been replaced or if the tires have been rotated, the system must be init...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 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 water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Scion TC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Scion TC  2.4 L4 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • ABS Warning Lamp
  • Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch
  • Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
  • Combination Meter Assembly
  • Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Scion TC  2.4 L4 GASInstrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • Key Reminder Buzzer
  • Door Courtesy Lamp Switch Assembly
  • Unlock Warning Switch Assembly
  • Instrument Panel J/B Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Scion TC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Scion TC  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Dome Lamp
  • Map Lamp
  • Integration Relay
  • 2005 Scion TC  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn
  • Generator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Scion TC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: DRIVER'S SEATBACK LOCK RELEASE LEVER INOPERATIVE
    Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: IG1 Relay Freezing
    Vehicle: 2005 Scion TC 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • False Instrument Panel Indications
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Scion TC AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Scion TC 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 2005 Scion TC 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 2005 Scion TC 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 2005 Scion TC 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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