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2003 Toyota Solara CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Highlander & RAV4 -> Corolla & Matrix -> Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna & 4Runner -> Shoes, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Highlander & RAV4
Shoes, Replace
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear caliper.
- Remove rotor disc.
- Remove shoe return springs, Figs. and .
- Remove shoe strut and spring using strut remover 09717-20010, or equivalent.
- Slide front shoe from under shoe hold-down spring, then remove shoe adjusting screw, tension spring and remove shoe.
- Slide rear from shoe hold-down spring, then disconnect parking brake cable from shoe lever.
- Apply non-melting grease on brake backing plate shoe flats, then on shoe slidin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2002-06 Camry & Solara -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
- Place a shop towel over the union bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the union bolt allowing fuel pressure to bleed down.
- Whenever the union bolt is loosened to relieve fuel system pressure, always replace the bolt gasket.
Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio th...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Drain transmission fluid.
- Unstake driveshaft hub nut.
- With an assistant applying brakes, remove driveshaft hub nut.
- Remove nut and disconnect stabilizer link from shock absorber assembly.
- On models with ABS, proceed as follows:
- Remove sensor wire clamp.
- Remove bolt and disconnect sensor wire from shock absorber assembly.
- Remove bolt and disconnect ABS speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- On all models, remove cotter pin and nut from outer tie rod end.
- Disconnect tie rod assembly from steering knuckle using a suitable pry tool...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Release tensioner slowly clockwise, then remove drive belt.
- Remove cover, then nut and disconnect alternator wire.
- Disconnect electrica...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2002-06 Camry, 2002-08 Camry Solara & 2005-06 Sienna
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
On 2002-03 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-08 models, the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15,000 miles and replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod.
- Push inwar...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Air Bag Warning Lamp -> 2002-03 Camry Solara
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS
- Connect service wires to check connector terminals Tc and AB.
- Place ignition switch in Accessory or On positions and wait approximately 6 seconds.
- Apply body ground to terminals Tc and AB alternately, twice in 1 second intervals ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator inlet, then outlet hoses.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,disconnect oil cooler inlet and outlet hoses.
- On all models, remove bolt, then air cleaner inlet.
- Disconn...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Shift Lock Components Diagram for 2003 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Ignition Switch And Key Unlock Warning Switch Location Diagram for 2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Toyota Solara 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: UPPER/LOWER WINDSHIELD/REAR GLASS TICK NOISE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Solara 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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