Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Temporary install the air conditioning unit assembly.

(b) Insert the bracket hook into the holes of the reinforcement bracket, and temporary install the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

(c) Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 6 bolts.

Torque:

Bolt A :

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

Bolt B :

31 N·m {311 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}

(d) Install the 5 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44 in·lbf}

(e) Engage the 16 clamps.

(f) Connect the 2 ground wires with the 2 bolts.

(g) Connect the 2 airbag connectors.

(h) Engage the 4 clamps to install the instrument panel wire assembly.

(i) Connect the 5 connectors.

2. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the air conditioning amplifier assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

7.0 N·m {71 kgf·cm, 62 in·lbf}

(b) Connect the 2 connectors.

3. INSTALL CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK

(a) Install the driver side junction block with the 3 nuts.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

5. INSTALL ECM (for 2TR-FE)

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6. INSTALL ECM (for 2GR-FKS)

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7. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Install the No. 1 instrument panel brace mounting bracket with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

17 N·m {173 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both sides.

8. INSTALL AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the claw to install the air duct assembly.

(b) Install the bolt.

9. INSTALL HEATER AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the heater air duct assembly with the 2 bolts.

10. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for Double Cab)

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the rear No. 1 air duct.

(b) Install the bolt.

11. INSTALL REAR AIR DUCT GUIDE RH (for Double Cab)

(a) Engage the 4 claws to install the rear air duct guide RH.

(b) Put the floor carpet back down.

12. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for Double Cab)

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the rear No. 2 air duct.

13. INSTALL REAR AIR DUCT GUIDE LH (for Double Cab)

(a) Engage the 4 claws to install the rear air duct guide LH.

(b) Put the floor carpet back down.

14. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD

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15. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

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16. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

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17. CONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY C (for 2TR-FE)

(a) Install the water hose sub-assembly C to the heater radiator assembly. Text in Illustration *a View A *b Up Side *c LH Side *d Marking (White) HINT: Perform the installation with the hose clip and mark at the correct angle.

18. CONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY C (for 2GR-FKS)

(a) Install the water hose sub-assembly C to the heater radiator assembly. Text in Illustration *a View A *b Up Side *c LH Side *d Marking (White) HINT: Perform the installation with the hose clip and mark at the correct angle.

19. CONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B (for 2TR-FE)

(a) Install the water hose sub-assembly B to the heater radiator assembly. Text in Illustration *a View A *b Up Side *c LH Side *d Marking (White) HINT: Perform the installation with the hose clip and mark at the correct angle.

20. INSTALL WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY B (for 2GR-FKS)

(a) Install the water hose sub-assembly B to the heater radiator assembly. Text in Illustration *a View A *b Up Side *c LH Side *d Marking (White) HINT: Perform the installation with the hose clip and mark at the correct angle.

21. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings and install them onto the hose.

Compressor oil:

PSD1 or equivalent

(b) Install the air conditioner tube assembly and piping clamp.

HINT:

Check that the claw of the piping clamp is correctly fitted.

(c) Engage the 2 clamps to install the air conditioner tube assembly.

(d) Install the bolt.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

22. INSTALL SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings and install them onto the pipe.

Compressor oil:

PSD1 or equivalent

(b) Install the air conditioner tube assembly and piping clamp.

HINT:

Check that the claw of the piping clamp is correctly fitted.

(c) Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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24. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 2TR-FE)

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25. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for 2GR-FKS)

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26. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (for 2TR-FE)

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27. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (for 2GR-FKS)

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28. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

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29. WARM UP ENGINE

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30. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK

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31. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

32. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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