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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • On models equipped with 4WD, drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
  • On all models, unstake wheel hub nut using suitable tool but do not remove nut.
  • Apply brakes and remove lefthand driveline nut.
  • Remove nut and separate lefthand front stabilizer link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use 6mm tool to hold stud.
  • Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor and remove bolt securing lefthand flexible hose from shock absorber.
  • Remove bolt and separate speed sen...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnostic Test
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove righthand wheel nuts and wheel.
  • Remove bolts from righthand engine under cover then remove under cover.
  • Remove bolts from righthand fender apron seal.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from alternator assembly.
  • Remove alternator B+ terminal nut.
  • Loosen upper and lower alternator mounting bolts.
  • Loosen adjusting...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-07 Highlander & 2006-07 Highlander HV
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.

On 2004-07 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.

  • Remove the screw retaining the eyelet clip, Fig. .
  • Open the glove compartment door.
  • Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then lower t...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3 V6 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 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator reservoir tank hose.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet hose.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose.
  • Disconnect oil cooler inlet and outlet hoses...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Audio System Components Diagram for 2006 Toyota Highlander  2.4 L4 GASAudio System Components Diagram for 2006 Toyota Highlander 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Speaker
  • Tweeter
  • Antenna Amplifier
  • Instrument Panel J/B
  • Engine Components Diagram for 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GASEngine Components Diagram for 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Toyota Highlander  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Toyota Highlander 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Right Front Antilock Brake System Speed Sensor
  • Left Rear Antilock Brake System Speed Sensor
  • Left Front Antilock Brake System Speed Sensor
  • 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Vanity Light
  • Ignition Key Cylinder Illumination
  • Rear Interior Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ABNORMAL HORN OPERATION
    Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
  • Document: Abnormal Horn Operation
    Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 2006 Toyota Highlander 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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