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BASIC REPAIR HINT

HINTS ON OPERATIONS

Fig 1: Identifying Safety Precaution
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JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations.
PRECOATED PARTS
1. Precoated parts are bolts and nuts that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or moved in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
3. When reusing a precoated part, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air. Then apply new seal lock adhesive appropriate to that part.
4. Some seal lock agents harden slowly. You may have to wait for the seal lock adhesive to harden.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Coated With Seal Lock Adhesive
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GASKETS
1. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent leaks.
BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
1. Carefully follow all the specifications for tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.

FUSES

When inspecting a fuse, check that the wire of the fuse is not broken.
When replacing fuses, be sure that the new fuse has the correct amperage rating. Do not exceed the rating or use one with a lower rating.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuses Condition
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FUSE REFERENCE

Illustration	Symbol	Part Name	Abbreviation
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	FUSE	FUSE
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	MEDIUM CURRENT FUSE	M-FUSE
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	HIGH CURRENT FUSE	H-FUSE
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	FUSIBLE LINK	FL
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	CIRCUIT BREAKER	CB

CLIPS

The removal and installation methods of typical clips used for vehicle body parts are shown in CLIP REMOVING/INSTALLING PROCEDURES .

HINT:

If clips are damaged during a procedure, always replace the damaged clip with a new clip.

CLIP REMOVING/INSTALLING PROCEDURES

Shape (Example)	Illustration	Procedures
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Remove the clips with a clip remover or pliers.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Remove the clips with a clip remover or screwdriver.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Remove the clips with a wide scraper to prevent panel damage.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Remove the clips by pushing the center pin through and prying out the shell.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Remove the clips by unscrewing the center pin and prying out the shell.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Remove the clips by prying out the pin and then prying out the shell.

CLAWS

The removal and installation methods of typical claws used for vehicle body parts are shown in CLAW REMOVING/INSTALLING PROCEDURES .

HINT:

If claws are damaged during a procedure, always replace the damaged claws with new caps or covers.

CLAW REMOVING/INSTALLING PROCEDURES

Shape (Example)	Illustration	Procedures
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the cap or covers.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the cap or covers.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the cap or covers.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VACUUM HOSES
1. To disconnect a vacuum hose, pull and twist from the end of the hose. Do not pull from the middle of the hose as this may cause damage.
  
  Fig 4: Precaution For Disconnecting Vacuum Hose
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2. When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to identify where they should be reconnected.
3. After completing any hose related repairs, double check that the vacuum hoses are properly connected. The label under the hood shows the proper layout.
4. When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose onto a connector that is too large. If a hose has been stretched, it may leak air. Use a step-down adapter if necessary.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting And Tagging Vacuum Hoses
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TORQUE WHEN USING TORQUE WRENCH WITH EXTENSION TOOL

Fig 6: Identifying Torque Wrench Length

Use the formula below to calculate special torque values for situations where SST or an extension tool is combined with a torque wrench.

Formula: T' = L2 / (L1 + L2) * T

TORQUE VALUES DESCRIPTION

T'	Reading of torque wrench {Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf)}
T	Torque {Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf)}
L1	Length of SST or extension tool {cm (in.)}
L2	Length of torque wrench {cm (in.)}

Fig 7: Identifying Torque Wrench Length

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