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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius 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 Prius cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Refrigerant Oil -> Safety
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Refrigerant Oil

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data," for specifications.

Engine Coolant

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Echo, Prius & Yaris -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/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...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove drain plug and drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
  • 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 sensor from lefthand steer...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius 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 Prius cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS ECU -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter -> TPMS Receiver -> TPMS Reset Switch
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter

If installing a replacement tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, note the identification number for use during registration. Refer to the Registration under the "Relearn Procedures."

Removal
  • Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands.
  • Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove the tire valve stem cap, then the valve stem core and allow the tire to deflate, Fig. .
  • Remove the nut retaining the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter to the wheel assembly, then drop the transmitter inside the tire.
  • Using a...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

This vehicle is not equipped with an alt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2004-09 Prius
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles.

  • Open the glove compartment, then slide off the damper rod, Fig. .
  • Push in each side of the glove compartment to disconnect claws, Fig. .
  • Pull out the cabin air filter case, th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet on cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heate...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Remove righthand bolts from engine cover assembly, then remove cover.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet hose by loosing clamp.
  • Loosen nut from on belt tensioner.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm bolt counter...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Components on diagram:
  • K2
  • M11
  • M14
  • M15
  • M16
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2006 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2006 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor
  • Horn
  • Fog Light
  • A/C Condenser Fan Motor
  • Washer Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn
  • Power Outlet
  • Accessory Relay
  • 2003 Toyota Prius  1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Combination Meter
  • Engine Control Module
  • A/C Amplifier
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Toyota Prius AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: REFINISHING REPLACEMENT BUMPER COVERS
    Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Prius 1.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Prius 1.8 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

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

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