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2005 Toyota Solara CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS
Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay
Refer to Fig. for pedal height and freeplay references.
- Loosen stop light switch, then the clevis locknut.
- Adjust pedal height by turning pushrod.
- Tighten locknut an...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2002-06 Camry & Solara -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
- Place a shop towel over the union bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the union bolt allowing fuel pressure to bleed down.
- Whenever the union bolt is loosened to relieve fuel system pressure, always replace the bolt gasket.
Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio th...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Drain transmission fluid.
- Unstake driveshaft hub nut.
- With an assistant applying brakes, remove driveshaft hub nut.
- Remove nut and disconnect stabilizer link from shock absorber assembly.
- On models with ABS, proceed as follows:
- Remove sensor wire clamp.
- Remove bolt and disconnect sensor wire from shock absorber assembly.
- Remove bolt and disconnect ABS speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- On all models, remove cotter pin and nut from outer tie rod end.
- Disconnect tie rod assembly from steering knuckle using a suitable pry tool...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove wire harness clamp.
- Disconnect alternator connector.
- Open terminal cap, remove nut and disconnect alternator wire.
- Loosen two alternator mounting bolts.
- Loosen bolt to lessen tension of V belt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2002-06 Camry, 2002-08 Camry Solara & 2005-06 Sienna
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS
On 2002-03 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-08 models, the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15,000 miles and replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod.
- Push inwar...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the radiator drops below a pre-determined point. To reset the lamp, bring the c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 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 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 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 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Seat Components Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MIL On DTC P0500 Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: IG1 Relay Freezing Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara 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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