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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Land Cruiser, Pickup, Previa, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, T100, Truck & Van -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 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...

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

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS

Disassemble

This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.

  • Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
  • Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke using suitable tool.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting pointing up, if equipped.
  • Position socket with an inside diam...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

Refer to Figs. and for wir...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolts from righthand engine under cover then remove under cover.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from alternator assembly...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2006-09 Tacoma
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

On 2006 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2007-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment door.
  • Slide off damper rod from glove compartment door, Fig. .
  • Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then lower...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Overdrive Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GAS

The "OD Off" lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the Overdrive (OD) switch is in the Off position. When the OD switch is placed in the On position, the "OD Off" lamp should go out. If the lamp flashes when the switch is placed in the On position, a fault has been detected by the electronic control system. After diagnosis and repair are c...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 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 Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Speed Sensor
  • Power Window Switch
  • Speaker
  • Stereo Component Amplifier
  • Room Lamp
  • Safety Restraint System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Tacoma  2.7 L4 GASSafety Restraint System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Assembly
  • Occupant Classification Sensor
  • Occupant Classification ECU
  • Seat Position Air Bag Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

    2006 Toyota Tacoma  2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stoplamp Relay
  • LH Backup Lamp
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • RH Stoplamp
  • LH Rear Combination Switch
  • 2006 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Electronically Controlled Transmission Solenoid
  • Transmission Revolution Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: MIL ON DTC P0705
    Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK NOISE
    Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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