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:
Acceleration Sensor Malfunction (C1420)
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTCs C1419 and C1435 (See page ).
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
C1420
After the difference between GL1 and GL2 becomes 0.6 G or more with the
vehicle stationary, the difference remains 0.4 G or m ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
When removing the front fender wheel opening moulding or quarter panel
wheel opening moulding, heat the vehicle body and front fender wheel ope ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT RADIATOR CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator assembly
are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause
serious burns.
(a) Measure the valve opening pr ...
