Toyota Highlander Service Manual: How to use this manual
General information
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- This manual is written in accordance with SAE J2008.
- Repair operations can be separated into 3 main processes:
- Diagnosis
- Removing/Installing, Replacing, Disassembling/Reassembling, Checking and
Adjusting
- Final Inspection
- This manual explains the "Diagnosis" (found in the "Diagnostics"
section) and "Removing and Installing,
Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, and Adjusting". "Final
Inspection" is omitted.
- The following essential operations are not written in this manual.
However, these operations must be
performed in actual situations.
- Operations with a jack or lift
- Cleaning of a removed part when necessary
- Visual check
2. INDEX
- An alphabetical INDEX section is provided at the end of the book
as a reference to help you find the
item to be repaired.
3. PREPARATION
- Use of Special Service Tools (SST) and Special Service Materials
(SSM) may be required, depending
on the repair situation. Be sure to use SST and SSM when they are required
and follow the working
procedure properly. A list of SST and SSM is in the Preparation section of
this manual.
4. REPAIR PROCEDURES
- A component illustration is placed under the title where
necessary.
- Non-reusable parts, grease application areas, precoated parts and
torque specifications are noted
in the component illustrations.
Example:
- Torque specifications, grease application areas, and non-reusable parts
are emphasized in the procedures.
NOTICE:
There are cases where such information can only be explained by using an
illustration. In these
cases, all the information such as torque, oil, etc. are described in the
illustration.
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse
order. However, only installation
procedures requiring additional information are included.
- Only items with key points are described in the text. What to do
and other details are placed in illustrations
next to the text. Both the text and illustrations are accompanied by
standard values and notices.
- Illustrations of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In
those cases, specific details may be different
from the actual vehicle.
- Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:
- The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
- The task heading tells what to do.
- The explanation text tells how to perform the task. It also has
information such as specifications
and warnings.
Example:
HINT:
This format provides an experienced technician with a FAST TRACK to the
necessary information. The task
headings are easy to read and the text below the task heading provides detailed
information. Important specifications
and warnings are always written in bold type.
5. SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
- SPECIFICATIONS are presented in bold-faced text throughout the
manual. The specifications are
also found in the Service Specifications section for quick reference.
6. TERMS DEFINITION
CAUTION |
Possibility of injury to you or other people |
NOTICE |
Possibility of damage to the components being repaired |
HINT |
Provides additional information to help you perform repairs |
7. SI UNIT
- The units used in this manual comply with the SI UNIT
(International System of Units) standard. Units
from the metric system and the English system are also provided.
Example:
Torque: 30 NVm (310 kgfVcm, 22 ftVlbf)
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(a) The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle
identification number plate and certification label, as
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