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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GAS

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place reference mark on driveline and differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft differential flange.
  • Remove bolts, nuts, and washers from differential flange.
  • Remove two bolts and two adjusting washers and disconnect driveline with center bearing shaft.Do ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace -> 2WD and Pre-Runner -> 4WD
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS

2WD and Pre-Runner

  • Disconnect cable from battery ground terminal.
  • Remove four bolts, then remove engine under cover.
  • Remove three bolts, then remove manifold stay.
  • Remove bolt, then separate earth wire harness from cylinder block.
  • Disconnect terminal 50 connector from starter assembly.
  • Remove nut, then disconnect wire harness from terminal 30.
  • Remove two bolts, then remove starter assembly.
  • Remove starter from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque starter assembly with two bolts to 27 ft. lbs.
    • Torque wire harness to terminal 30 nut to 84 in. lbs.
    • Torque ground...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2006-09 Tacoma
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Tire Pressure Warning Lamp -> 2007-09 Tacoma -> Registration -> Relearn -> Reset -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

Reset

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven more than 18 mph after the adjustment, the lamp will go off.

Relearn

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 pa...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 housing.
  • Remove hose from water inlet housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse pr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma PRE 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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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: MIL ON DTC P011B with Block Heater Installed on 2TR-FE Engine
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: MIL ON DTC P0705
    Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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