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BASIC REPAIR HINT

HINTS ON OPERATIONS

Fig 1: Precaution For Basic Repair
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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 appropriately 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 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 a new fuse has the correct amperage rating. Do not exceed the rating or use one with a lower rating.

Fig 3: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Fuses

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FUSES REFERENCE CHART

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
1. The removal and installation methods of typical clips used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.
  HINT:
  
  If clips are damaged during a procedure, always replace the damaged clips with new ones
  
  Fig 4: Clips Removal And Installation Procedure Chart
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CLAWS

The removal and installation methods of typical claws used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below
HINT.

If claws are damaged during a procedure, always replace the cap or cover that has damaged claws with a new one

LENGTH OF SST AND LENGTH OF TORQUE WRENCH

Shape(Example)	Illustration	Procedure
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cap or cover
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cap or cover
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002	Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the cap or cover

HINGES, GUIDES, CLAMPS, PINS, ETC
1. The removal and installation methods of typical hinges, guides, clamps, and pins used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below
  HINT.
  
  If clamps are damaged during a procedure, always replace the cap or cover that has damaged clamps with a new one.
  
  Fig 5: Hinges, Guides, Clamps And Pins Removal/Installation Procedure Chart
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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 damage the hose.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying 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, air may leak Use a step-down adapter if necessary.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Tags On Vacuum Hoses
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TORQUE WHEN USING TORQUE WRENCH WITH EXTENSION TOOL

Fig 8: Identifying Length Of SST And Torque Wrench

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

T1 = (L2/(L1 + L2)) * T

VEHICLE POSITION REFERENCE

T¹	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 9: Identifying Length Of SST And Torque Wrench

Safety Warning

Repair Instruction: Precaution

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic