Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 5

Fig. 16: Identifying Cover On Engine Openings
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6. HANDLING OF HOSE CLAMPS

a. Before removing the hose, check the clamp position so that it can be reinstalled in the same

position.

b. Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new ones.

c. When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the clamp track portion of the hose.

d. For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread the tabs slightly after installation by pushing in

the direction of the arrows as shown below.

Fig. 17: Identifying Hose Clamps
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7. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

a. Install the antenna as far away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as

possible.

b. Install the antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle

electronic systems. For details about ECU and sensor locations, refer to the section of the
applicable components.

c. Keep the antenna and feeder separate from other wiring as much as possible. This will prevent

signals from the communication equipment from affecting vehicle equipment and vice versa.

d. Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.

Fig. 18: Identifying Vehicle Equipped With Mobile Communication Systems
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e. Do not install a high-powered mobile communication system.

8. HEADLIGHT INSPECTION MAINTENANCE

a. When the headlights are illuminated, do not cover the headlights for 3 minutes or more.

Fig. 19: Covering Headlight
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9. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAC (TRACTION CONTROL) SYSTEM AND VSC

(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) SYSTEM

a. NOTICES FOR WHEN TESTING WITH 2-WHEEL DRUM TESTER

HINT:

For 4WD vehicles, make sure that the transfer is in 2WD mode.

NOTE:

As the headlight's outer lens is made of resin, the resulting heat
created when covering the headlight for an extended period of time
may deform the headlight.

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Fig. 20: Identifying 4WD Control Switch
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1. When testing with a 2-wheel drum tester such as a speedometer tester, a combination tester

for the speedometer and brake, a chassis dynamometer, enter maintenance mode, or switch to
VSC OFF mode to turn TRAC and VSC operation off. Then enter test mode, start the engine
and perform measurements.

Fig. 21: Testing Vehicle Using Chassis Dynamometer
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CAUTION:

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If the vehicle is tested in normal mode on the drum
tester, TRAC and VSC operation may cause the

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b. NOTICES FOR VSC RELATED PROCEDURES

1. For VSC related parts, adjustments are required after removal and installation. Therefore,

perform removal and installation only when necessary.

2. When performing VSC related procedures, be sure to strictly follow the preparation and

completion procedures.

3. When performing removal and installation or replacement of VSC related parts, first

disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Fig. 22: Identifying SLIP And VSC OFF Indicator Light
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10. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER

a. Use only unleaded gasoline.

b. Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.

c. When performing spark jump tests:

vehicle to jump out from the drum tester.

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When switching to VSC OFF mode, the VSC OFF
switch must be held for 3 seconds or more with the
vehicle stopped. TRAC and VSC operation must both
be turned off before beginning testing.

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During VSC OFF mode, the combination meter's SLIP
indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light illuminate.

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Fix the vehicle in place with chains for safety.

CAUTION: If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline vapors flow into

the converter, it may cause overheating and create a fire hazard. To
prevent this, observe the following precautions.

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