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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:

  • Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
  • Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button, - - - will appear in tape operation display.
  • To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until the number of times depressed equals the first digit ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 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 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove wire harness clamp.
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Open terminal cap, remove nut and disconnect alternator wire.
  • Loosen two alternator mounting bolts.
  • Loosen bolt to lessen tension of V belt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2002-06 Camry, 2002-08 Camry Solara & 2005-06 Sienna
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 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 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Engine Oil Reminder/Maintenance Required Lamp -> 2004-08 Camry Solara
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

To reset Oil Replacement Reminder light, turn ignition on and make sure that the ODO/TRIP display screen is in the ODO mode. (Reset procedure will not work in the TRIP mode) Turn ignition to Off position while pressing the ODO/TRIP switch button, turn ignition On. Hold button down through entire reset procedure. The light should illuminate ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting lock bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting bolt to relieve belt tensio...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Combination Meter Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GASCombination Meter Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • ECM
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Junction Block
  • A/C Control Assembly
  • Seat Belt Warning System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GASSeat Belt Warning System Diagram for 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Clock
  • Combination Meter
  • Seat Belt Warning Lamp
  • Airbag Sensor Assembly
  • Gauge Fuse
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Foglamp Relay
  • Left Foglamp
  • Right Foglamp
  • 2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Transponder Key Amplifier
  • Transponder Key Computer
  • Transponder Key Coil
  • Canister Closed Valve
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Toyota Solara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MIL On DTC P0500
    Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: IG1 Relay Freezing
    Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Solara SE 3.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Toyota Solara AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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