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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Tightness Check -> Brake Booster Operational Test -> Operating Check
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

Brake Booster Operational Test

Operating Check
  • Depress brake pedal several times with engine stopped, and ensure pedal reserve distance has no change, Fig. .
  • Depress brake pedal and start engine. If pedal drops slightly, operation is normal.
Air Tightness Check
  • Start engine and stop after one or two minutes.
  • Depress brake peda...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

Front

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and front differential flanges.
  • Remove bolts, nuts, and washers from differential flange.
  • Suspend the front side of the propeller shaft.
  • Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and transfer flanges.
  • Remove bolts, nuts, and washers from transfer flanges.
  • Remove front propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque differential flange bolts to 54 ft. lbs.
    • Torque ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from negative battery terminal.
  • Remove V-bank cover.
  • Remove lefthand radiator support to frame seal.
  • Remove fan shroud.
  • Disconnect wire harness.
  • Remove bolt and wire harness stay.
  • Disconnect connector from alternator assembly.
  • Remove terminal cap and nut.
  • Disconnect wire harness from terminal B.
  • Remove two bolts, then separate wire harness clam...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 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...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant.
  • Remove battery, then air cleaner inlet No. 1 and No. 2, Fig. .
  • Disconnect radiator reserve tank hose, radiator hose inlet and radiator hose outlet.
  • Disconnect oil cooler inlet tube No. 1 and oil coolant outlet tube No. 1.
  • Remove upper radiator support.
  • Disconnect fan m...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 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 Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

ABS With EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GASABS With EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Speed Sensor
  • Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
  • Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor
  • Hydraulic Brake Booster
  • Engine Room R/B
  • Safety Restraint System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GASSafety Restraint System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Air Bag Indicator Lamp
  • SRS Warning Light
  • Air Bag Sensor
  • Air Bag Sensor Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Toyota Tacoma  2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Relay
  • Stop Lamp Relay
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Heater Relay
  • Towing Taillamp Relay
  • 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Left Rear Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Door Speaker
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: MIL ON DTC P0705
    Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK NOISE
    Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

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