If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- Visible symptoms
• Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) • Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear • Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal
- Audible symptoms
• Changes in exhaust sound • Excessive tire squeal when cornering • Strange noises related to the suspension system • Pinging or other noises related to the engine
- Operational symptoms
• Engine missing, stumbling or running rough • Appreciable loss of power • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road • Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
Using a flat bed truck
If noise can be heard from under vehicleThrottle / Pedal Position Sensor "A" Minimum Stop Performance (P2109)
DESCRIPTION
The idle speed is controlled by the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS).
The ETCS is comprised of a throttle actuator, which operates the throttle valve,
and a throttle position sensor, which detects the opening amount of the throttle
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Do not remove the oil pump or oil pump relief valve from the timing chain cover
sub-assembly.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND
(See page )
2. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following system after the terminal is reconnected:
System Name
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