Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: If you think something is wrong

Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual / When trouble arises / Essential information / If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■ Visible sympt

● Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal

■ Audible symptoms

● Changes in exhaust sound

● Excessive tire squeal when cornering

● Strange noises related to the suspension system

● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

■ Operational symptoms

● Engine misfire, stumbling or running rough

● Appreciable loss of power

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck. Use a safety chain system for all t ...

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine. Follow the procedure below to res ...

Other materials:

Coolant
Replacement REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package) 2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT CAUTION: Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plug or radiator drain ...

Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL ASSEMBLY *2 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL *3 NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY *4 REAR NO. 2 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMB ...

Blower Motor Controller
Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION Removal REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See page ) 2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL ASSEMBLY 3. REMOVE ECM (for 2TR-FE) (See page ) 4. REMOVE ECM (for 2GR-FKS) (See page ) 5. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR ...