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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
  • 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 sensor from lefthand steering knuckle.
  • Remove tie...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS

Registration

TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Using the scan tool, note the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old TPMS ECU.
  • If reading the stored transmitter IDs from the old TPMS ECU is not possible, the tires will need to be removed from the wheels to read and note the tire pressure sensor transmitter IDs.
  • Wi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Remove both battery cables, battery hold-down bracket nuts and battery.
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove bolts securing air cleaner bracket.
  • Remove bolts, clamps securing air cleaner inlet assembly.
  • Disconnect connector from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove B+ terminal from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove bolts then remove starter motor ...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2002-06 Camry, 2002-08 Camry Solara & 2005-06 Sienna
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 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 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 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 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Disconnect radiator reserve tank hose or pipe.
  • Disconnect radiator hose inlet.
  • Disconnect radiator hose outlet.
  • Disconnect oil cooler outlet hose No. 2.
  • Disconnect oil cooler outlet hose No. 3.
  • Remove three bolts and two air cleaner inlet ass...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE Sport 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting lock bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting bolt to relieve belt tensio...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Door Lock Control System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GASPower Door Lock Control System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fog Lamp Switch
  • Junction Block
  • Buckle Switch
  • Door Open Indicator
  • Gauge Fuse
  • Lighting System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Solara SE Sport 2.4 L4 GASLighting System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Solara SE Sport 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Door
  • Turn Signal Light
  • Stop Light
  • Back-Up Light
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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

    2006 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Drivers Power Seat Control Switch
  • Drivers Power Seat Slide Motor
  • Drivers Power Seat Vertical Motor
  • 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Charge Indicator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: MIL On DTC P0500
    Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: XM SATELLITE RADIO INOPERATIVE UNTIL IGNITION KEY IS CYCLED
    Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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