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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Highlander 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Toyota -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 2003-04 -> 2005 -> Avalon -> Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna -> Celica, Corolla & MR2 -> Highlander & RAV4 -> Land Cruiser, Sequoia & 4Runner -> Matrix -> Overhaul -> Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Highlander 2.4 L4 GAS

Avalon

2003-04
Replace
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect brake hose from brake tube and caliper using a suitable tool.
  • Remove caliper attaching bolts, then the caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove anti-squeal shim(s), brake pad, anti-rattle spring, pad guide plate and pad support plate.
  • Reverse procedure to install, then bleed brake system.
Overhaul
  • Remove sliding bushing and boot.
  • Remove main pin boot using a suitable chisel.
  • Remove piston using compressed air. When using air pressure to remove caliper piston, place a shop towel over piston to prevent it...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Highlander -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 theft protecti...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Highlander 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • On models equipped with 4WD, drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
  • On all models, unstake wheel hub nut using suitable tool but do not remove nut.
  • Apply brakes and remove lefthand driveline nut.
  • Remove nut and separate lefthand front stabilizer link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use 6mm tool to hold stud.
  • Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor and remove bolt securing lefthand flexible hose from shock absorber.
  • Remove bolt and separate speed sen...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3 V6 GAS

Refer toF...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect both battery cables.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts securing lefthand engine under cover.
  • Remove righthand wheel nuts and wheel.
  • Remove righthand front fender moulding subassembly.
  • Remove righthand fender liner.
  • Remove bolts from righthand fender apron seal.
  • Drain coolant by opening radiator drain plug. Never drain coolant from a hot engine to avoid scalding of skin. Drain coolant into a clean suitable container.
  • Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove nuts securing battery hold down bracket and remove battery...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2008-09 Highlander & Highlander HV
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be 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, then slide off the damper rod, Fig. .
  • Push in each side of the glove compartment to disconnect claws, Fig. .
  • Lift the up the access cover located at the rear of the glove c...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Toyota -> Tire Pressure Warning Lamp -> 2008 Highlander -> Registration -> Relearn -> Reset -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Highlander 3.5 V6 GAS

Reset

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven more than 18 mph after the adjustment, the lamp will go off.

Relearn

Registration

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

If installing a replacement tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, prior to installation note t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3 V6 ELECTRIC/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 proce...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota Highlander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

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

Safety Restraint Components Diagram for 2007 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3 V6 GASSafety Restraint Components Diagram for 2007 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • SRS Warning Light
  • Center Air Bag Sensor
  • Occupant Classification ECU
  • Left Rear Occupant Classification Sensor
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Toyota Highlander  3.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Toyota Highlander 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Condenser Fan Motor
  • Fusible Link Block
  • Camshaft Timing Control Valve
  • Connector B2
  • Connector F6
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

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

    2001 Toyota Highlander  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Toyota Highlander 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Stop Light Switch
  • Backup Light Switch
  • Right Backup Light
  • 2001 Toyota Highlander  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Toyota Highlander 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Airbag Sensor
  • Right Front Airbag Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Intermittent No Crank/No Start
    Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Highlander 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Erratic Operation
  • Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: ABNORMAL HORN OPERATION
    Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Toyota Highlander AUTOMOBILES

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