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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2012 Toyota Prius Three
Common Specs & Procedures
2012 Toyota Prius ThreeSECTION Common Specs & Procedures
PRIUS (BASE) COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 216 N.m (2, 203 kgf.cm, 159 ft. lbf) | ||
| Rear | 90 N.m (918 kgf.cm, 66 ft. lbf) | ||
| Battery | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING | ||
| Front | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Rear | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | N/A | ||
| Belt Routing | N/A | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 94 to 122 kPa (1.0 to 1.2 kgf/cm2 , 13.5 to 17 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Oil Pressure | at idle speed: 60 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm2
, 8.7 psi) or more at 2500 RPM: 142 kPa (1.4 kgf/cm2 , 21 psi) |
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| Overhaul | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft. lbf) Turn 90° |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | @ idle, 304 to 343 kPa (3.1 to 3.5 kgf/cm2
, 44 to 50 psi) 5 min. after engine has stopped, 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2 , 21 psi) or more |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION |
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| Spark Plug | |||
| (Type: DENSO SC20HR11) | |||
| Gap | Standard, 1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in.) Maximum, 1.3 mm (0.0512 in.) |
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| Torque | 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lb) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 103 N.m (1, 050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbf) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.