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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1999 Toyota Solara 2.2 L4 GAS

Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:

  • Do no...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Toyota -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 2WD -> 4Runner -> Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Celica, Highlander, MR2 & Sienna -> Echo & RAV4 -> Land Cruiser -> Overhaul -> Replace -> Sequoia & Tundra -> Tacoma
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS

Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Celica, Highlander, MR2 & Sienna

Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel.
  • Remove union bolt and disconnect brake hose. Use suitable container to catch brake fluid.
  • Remove caliper, Figs. through .
  • Remove anti-squeal shims and brake pad wear indicator plates.
  • Remove support plates.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove the following components:
    • Caliper slide bushings.
    • Dust boots.
    • Collars.
  • Remove caliper boot set ring and boot.
  • Place suitable rag between caliper and piston and using compressed air, remove pistons.
  • Remo...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SE Sport 2.4 L4 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 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS ECU -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter -> TPMS Receiver (Convertible) -> TPMS Receiver (Coupe) -> TPMS Reset Switch
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter

If installing a replacement tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, note the identification number for use during registration. Refer to the Registration under the "Relearn Procedures."

Removal
  • Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands.
  • Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove the tire valve stem cap, then the valve stem core and allow the tire to deflate, Fig. .
  • Remove the nut retaining the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter to the wheel assembly, then drop the transmitter inside the tire.
  • Using a...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Solara 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove wire harness clamp.
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Open terminal cap, remove nut and disconnect alternator wire.
  • Loosen two alternator mounting bolts.
  • Loosen bolt to lessen tension of V belt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2002-06 Camry, 2002-08 Camry Solara & 2005-06 Sienna
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 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 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Toyota -> Engine Oil Reminder/Maintenance Required Lamp -> 2004-08 Camry Solara
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

To reset Oil Replacement Reminder light, turn ignition on and make sure that the ODO/TRIP display screen is in the ODO mode. (Reset procedure will not work in the TRIP mode) Turn ignition to Off position while pressing the ODO/TRIP switch button, turn ignition On. Hold button down through entire reset procedure. The light should illuminate ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet, then outlet hoses.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,disconnect oil cooler inlet and outlet hoses.
  • On all models, remove bolt, then air cleaner inlet.
  • Disconn...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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

Convertible Roof Control System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GASConvertible Roof Control System Diagram for 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Window Control Switch
  • Power Window Regulator Motor
  • Quarter Window Motor
  • Convertible Roof Control ECU
  • Convertible Roof Motor
  • Front Power Seat Control System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GASFront Power Seat Control System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Reclining Motor
  • Lumbar Support Motor
  • Vertical Motor
  • Engine Room R/B
  • ALT H-Fuse
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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

    2001 Toyota Solara  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Toyota Solara 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Relay
  • Auto Antenna Motor
  • Power Window Master Switch
  • 2002 Toyota Solara  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Outlet
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: WATER LEAK AT HEADLINER OR FLOOR AREA - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

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