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:
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Text in Illustration
*a
Length
Standard exposed length:
9.5 to 11.5 mm (0.374 to 0.453 in.)
Minimum ex ...
Brake Switch "A" Signal Compare Failure (P057162)
DESCRIPTION
When the brake pedal is depressed, stop light switch assembly sends a signal
to the ECM. Upon receiving the signal, the ECM cancels the cruise control system.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
MIL
Note
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY LH
(a) Install the rear bumper side stay LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}
2. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for ...
