Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Vehicle exteriorDisassembly
1. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and the blower assembly.
2. REMOVE MODE DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the mode damper servo
sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE AIRMIX DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the airmix damper servo
sub-as ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH LH
Measure the resistance of the seat heater switch
when the switch is operated.
Resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
HINT:
As the dial is being turned, the resistance changes
gradually.
Push the seat h ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Place the match-marks on the ring gear and
differential case.
(b) Remove the 16 bolts.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap ring gear to remove it
from the case.
2. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
(a) Remove the differential LH case fr ...