Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
Vehicle interior
Vehicle exterior
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance
is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota
recommends the following maintenan ...
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
■ If the malfunc ...
Other materials:
Tailgate
The tailgate can be opened.
Pull the handle
Open the tailgate slowly
The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely
locked.
Removing the tailgate
■ Before removing the tailgate (vehicles with r ...
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Using SST and press, remove the rear axle shaft.
SST: 09521-25011
SST: 09521-25021
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING RETAINER INNER
(a) Remove the rear ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission (ECT) is an automatic transmission
that has its shift timing electronically controlled by the ECM. The ECM detects
electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls the
sh ...
