Toyota Sienna 2010-2026 Owners Manual: Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transaxle. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
- The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
- The vehicle makes an abnormal sound
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for a ...
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET
6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.
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On-vehicle inspection
HINT:
The type of ignition switch on this model differs according to
the specifications of the vehicle. For the expressions used in
this section, refer to the "EXPRESSIONS OF IGNITION
SWITCH" precaution (See page ES-1).
1. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO COMPENSATION SYSTEM
(a) Connect the inte ...
Power back door drive unit
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT POWER BACK DOOR DRIVE UNIT
Remove the unit.
Apply battery voltage to the terminals and check the
motor operation.
Standard
If the result is not as specified, replace the drive
unit.
Check the resistance of the clutch terminals.
Resistance
If th ...
