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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma cars and light trucks from 1990+

Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cabin Air Filter, Replace -> Avalon -> Camry -> Celica -> Echo & RAV4 -> Highlander
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2.4 L4 GAS

Avalon

  • Remove glove compartment.
  • Remove cabin air filter cover, then the filter.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Camry

  • Remove glove compartment.
  • Remove cabin air filter case by pulling straight out from blower unit.
  • Remove cabin air filter from case.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Celica

  • Remove two glove compartment stop pins, then open compartment wide by pulling straight down.
  • Remove filter case from blower unit.
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES -> Front Disc Brakes -> CALIPER SERVICE -> 1996 4Runner -> Avalon, Camry, Corolla & Celica -> Caliper, Replace -> Land Cruiser, 4WD Pickup, 1993-95 4Runner & T100 -> Overhaul -> Paseo -> Pickup & 1993-95 4Runner w/FS17 & F18 Type Disc, 2WD -> Pickup & 1993-95 4Runner w/PD60 & PD66 Type Disc & T100, 2WD -> Previa & Supra -> RAV4 -> Tacoma 2WD -> Tercel
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 GAS

Tercel

Caliper, Replace
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Disconnect brake hydraulic line from frame bracket and from caliper using line wrench tool No. 09751-36011, or equivalent.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts, then the caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install and bleed brake system.
Overhaul
  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper, Replace."
  • Remove anti-squeal shim(s) and cylinder boot set ring, Fig. .
  • Remove cylinder boot, then remove piston using compressed air.
  • Remove piston seal, caliper sliding bolt, dust boot, collar and union.
  • Inst...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1995-04 Tacoma & 1996-02 4Runner
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB 3.4 V6 GAS

Ref...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

  • Remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove shock absorber.
  • Remove wheel hub cap, cotter pin, and locknut.
  • While applying brakes, remove locknut.
  • Remove wheel hub.
  • Remove snap ring using suitable tool.
  • Remove spacer.
  • On models equipped with ABS, remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness from steering knuckle.
  • Remove four bolts and disconnect lower ball joint.
  • Remove bolt, then the brake line clamp from steering knuckle.
  • Remove bolts,...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect cable from battery ground terminal.
  • Remove fan and alternator V-belt.
  • Remove terminal cap.
  • Remove nut, then remove alternator wire.
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Remove two bolts, then remove alternator.
  • Remove alternator from...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2006-09 Tacoma
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-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 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 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 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

  • Remove engine under cover, the drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator reservoir hose from radiator, then radiator upper hose from radiator.
  • Disconnect radiator lower hose from radiator, then the automatic transmission oil cooler hoses from radiator.
  • Remove No. 2 fan shroud, then the radiator and No. 1 fan shroud.
  • Remove radiator reservoir tank, then the automatic transmission oil cooler hoses from cla...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB 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 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

Cooling System Components Diagram for 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GASCooling System Components Diagram for 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Radiator Assembly
  • Water Pump Assembly
  • Fan Pulley
  • Fluid Coupling
  • A/C & Heater Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB 2.7 L4 GASA/C & Heater Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB 2.7 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Compressor
  • Condenser
  • Thermistor
  • Blower Motor
  • A/C Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

    2000 Toyota Tacoma  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Electronically Controlled Transmission Solenoid
  • 1998 Toyota Tacoma  2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter
  • Generator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: DISCONNECT BATTERY & PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION AFTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
    Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 2.7 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2000 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES

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