Toyota Solara

The 2002 Toyota Solara with a 4-cylinder engine typically has one catalytic converter. This component is part of the vehicle's exhaust system, designed to reduce harmful emissions. However, it's always a good idea to check the specific model and emissions system configuration, as variations may exist.

You can find pictures of the 1999 Toyota Solara dash lights by searching online automotive forums, dedicated car enthusiast websites, or websites like CarGurus and Edmunds. Additionally, image search engines like Google Images can provide a variety of visual references. You may also check repair manuals or YouTube videos focused on the Solara for detailed visuals of the dashboard and its lights.

To remove the rear speakers from a 2000 Toyota Solara, start by carefully prying off the speaker grilles using a flathead screwdriver or a trim removal tool to avoid damaging the interior. Once the grilles are off, unscrew the speaker mounting screws and disconnect the speaker wires. Gently pull the speakers out of their enclosures, and they should come free. Make sure to handle all components carefully to prevent any damage.

To change the cabin filter on a 2001 Toyota Solara, open the glove box and remove the retaining screws or clips to access the filter housing. Replace the old filter with a new one, ensuring it is properly aligned. Reassemble the glove box and secure it back in place. Finally, test the airflow to confirm proper installation.

Ah, the Toyota Solara, a beautiful machine indeed. To check the transmission fluid on this lovely car, you'll want to locate the transmission dipstick. It's usually near the back of the engine bay. Just gently pull it out, wipe it clean, reinsert it, and then pull it out again to see the fluid level. Remember, it's always a good idea to consult your owner's manual for specific instructions tailored to your Solara.

On a 2000 Toyota Solara, the turn signal flasher is typically located under the dashboard near the steering column. It is often found in the fuse box or attached to the steering column itself. To access it, you may need to remove the lower dash panel or cover. Always consult the vehicle's manual for precise location and instructions.

To remove the rear speakers on a 2008 Toyota Solara, you will first need to access the speakers by removing the rear seat cushion and the rear side trim panels. Once these are removed, you can then locate and unscrew the mounting screws holding the speakers in place. After removing the screws, disconnect the wiring harness connected to the speakers and carefully pull the speakers out of the mounting location. Be sure to handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them during the removal process.

Check the sticker on the driver's side doorsill. It shows the proper tire size for your model Solara (four and six cylinder offer slightly different sizes) along with the manufacturer's suggested pressure. The figure is also in your owner's manual. If yours is the 6 cylinder the recommended pressures are going to be 32/32 cold.

If you make major pressure changes be sure you reset the low pressure warning system. Details are in your manual.

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Depends on your mileage really. A full synthetic oil is always best but, if your car is high mileage and has the annoying oil leak syndrome, you may want to go to any of the variety of oils that are sold as 'high mileage' oils. These are oils that are sold for vehicles in excess of 75,000 miles and contain a higher ash content to contain those annoying leaks. Check out Kmart or Walmart and your high mileage oils are clearly marked on the manufactures label...

Tools needed: Phillps screwdriver and #10mm Socket. Unscrew 5 screws that hold grill on. Unscrew the 2 screws that hold the headlight bezel on (underhood). Unscrew the 2 screws to the turn signal light. There is a bolt behind it you need to undo to remove the headlight. Unscrew the sidemarker light. It is on top in corner..and remove it by jiggling it forward. Using ratchet and#10mm socket, unbolt the remaining 3 bolts that hold the light assembly on.Pull gently towards you/out...but not to far as there are 2 plugs that must be unhooked first. Depress the center tab on each and they should unplug/slide off. There are 3 screws that hold a locking cover on that you need to remove to get to the bulb. Pay attention on how it is installed. Remove, replace with new bulb and use some bulb grease on connectors to keep moisture out. Plug the new lightbulb in and reinstall the light aseembly using one bolt to hold in place. Test headlight by turning key to 'on' and turn headlights on. If it works turn key off and continue doing the reverse as listed above. If not, check your connections. Good Luck. Oh...and while you're at it, you might as well replace the working side since you just did the majority of the labor. :)

IF YOUR 2002 SOLARA IS A 3.0L ITS FAIRLY SIMPLE. THE FRIST THREE ARE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ENGINE. THE THREE BLACK BLOCKS YOU SEE ARE FASTEN TO THE VALVE COVER WITH A 10MM BOLT. THOSE BLOCKS ARE THE COIL PACKS. REMOVE THE BOLTS THEN REMOVE A SMALL WIRE HARNESS WITH A SMALL SCREW DRIVE, ITS JUST A CLIP. PULL THE COIL PACK STRAIGHT UP AND THE PLUG IS UNDER THAT. DO THAT FOR EACH COIL PACK(3). THE OTHER THREE PLUGS ARE BEHIND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FOLLOW THE THREE WIRES FROM THE FRONT. THESE ARE NOT COIL PACKS JUST NORMAL PLUG WIRES. IT IS TIGHT IN THE BACK BUT CAN BE DONE WITH OUT REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. I HAVE BIGHANDS AND I DID IT FINE. REMOVE THE WIRES FROM THE VALVE COVER BY PULLING THEM STRAIGHT UP THEN THE PLUG WILL BE UNDER EACH WIRE.

Drivers side, under (approx. 12-18") the Brake master cylinder on the inside frame rail. A simple way to find it is to follow the gas line from the fuel rail to the filter.

Two nuts attach the fuel line, one on each side. It should be a 14mm for the under side line and may be a 17mm (?) for the filter bottom. If possible to use a hydraulic line wrench to remove the nuts to prevent rounding them off.

On the top remove the cover to reveal a plastic clip, squeeze together and it pops out.

You line will have a residual pressure, so have something to protect yourself and catch the gas.

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I'm wondering if you mean "flex" plate? A "torque plate" is something that's used during engine assembly and I can't imagine bolts seizing for a temporary installation. A "flex" plate is the disk at the rear of the engine in an automatic transmission car (replacing the flywheel of a manual transmission vehicle).

If it's actually flexplate (or any other bolts) that are seized you have a couple of options. First I'd use a liberal amount of penetrating oil on each bolt. Let sit 24 hours. The oil will work its way through rust. If you still can't remove the bolts with an ordinary wrench, try an impact wrench. Your next option is heat. Try heating the bolts with a propane torch then hit them with the impact wrench.

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Check your owner's manual and/or inside the fuse box lid. The '06 Solara manual shows the audio system fuse (#25) is 25 amps. It should be the same for the '05 but, again, the required value is in your manual.

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Ah, easy one. You'll find instructions in your owners manual page 198. If you don't have a manual here's the basic procedure: 1. Open glove compartment door. On the right side you'll see a small arm (attached to a hydraulic piston) connected to the door with a Phillips screw. Remove the screw and set aside someplace safe. Remove the arm from the door by pulling (gently) toward the right side of the car. 2. Remove the door by squeezing both sides inward and levering downward. Set the door aside. 3. You'll see a 'drawer' immediately behind where the glove box door was. Pull out the drawer and you'll find the filter inside. Remove/replace the filter and reassemble in the reverse order. It took longer to read that than to actually do it. Cheers

The good news is, thanks to Iridium tipped plugs, you only have to do this every 100,000 miles (check your owners manual). If you aren't there yet then don't worry about it.

The process is only complicated by the things you have to remove to reach the plugs. The plastic panel on top of the engine comes off. To reach the rear bank the intake plenum comes off. Now, notice each plug has its own coil, three atop each rocker cover. Remove the bolt holding the coil and tuck all six bolts away in a safe place where you'll be able to find them later. Lift each coil to expose the plug boot and remove it from the plug. Once the coils are off (be sure you don't mix them up) remove the old plugs.

Replacement is the opposite of the above. Be sure to use some anti-seize on the plug threads and torque the plugs properly (18 ft lbs). Torque for the coil bolts is 71 inch pounds, for the plastic cover 70 inch pounds, intake manifold 11 ft lbs.

Now, don't you wish you had an old clunker that had spark plugs visible as soon as you popped the hood? ;)

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Assuming you're talking about the engine air filter:

1. Open the hood

2. Peer into the darkness at the front of the engine compartment on the drivers side. You'll notice a fairly large black box with a large black tube (the air intake) between it and the throttle body.

3. At your option, remove that tube (takes more time but makes the rest of the job simpler) or just loosen the clamp nearest the box.

4. The big black box has two, 10 mm bolts on one end (nearest the fender). Unscrew those bolts.

5. Unplug the Mass Airflow Sensor (connector on top of the tube at the box end)

6. Lift the box lid from the side the bolts were loosened and flip it over so it's resting on the engine if you didn't remove the intake tube. Just set it aside if you did.

7. Remove the original filter and check inside the box for heavy collections of dirt, critter nests or anything that might contaminate your brand new filter. Wipe them out.

8. Put new filter where you removed the old one and reverse the process to re-assemble the airbox.

Done!

By the way, if it's time to replace the engine air filter, it's also time to replace the cabin filter. You'll find that behind the glove box door. Just remove the door, pull out the tray containing the filter, remove the old one (note the airflow direction), put in a new one and re-assemble the door.

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There is no single correct answer to that question.

The best tire for any vehicle depends on the person driving and the use the vehicle is put to. For example: If you only putter around town and don't drive aggressively you could probably be happy with those rock hard five-for-one-hundred-dollar tires. If you do a lot of highway driving you might opt for a quiet tire or one that offers higher fuel mileage. Aggressive drivers who enjoy taking the car out on the twisties to work the suspension and enjoy the car a bit will want a softer compound with better traction (usually giving up some overall mileage).

So, consider the kind of driving you do, the sort of mileage you expect from the tire and your priceline. All those things considered you can choose the "best" tire for you.

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The dealer I bought my 99 Solara brand new from said Mid grade is fine and I don't need to pay the extra cost for the premium.

With a properly cut (filed) key you can lock/unlock the driver's side door (and with the convertible the trunk latch handle). You will 'not' be able to start the car though. For that, the RFID chip inside the key has to be programmed.

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Rear seat removal is pretty much the same for most cars. Lift the front of the seat straight up. Once any clips have cleared pull the seat forward (toward the front of the vehicle) and lift it out. Having a convertible makes the job much easier.

Seat back removal can be a little tougher but usually involves loosening bolts at the lower end (hidden by the seat cushion) then lifting up and out.

If the above doesn't work for you download a factory service manual from Toyota. It's only about $10 (for 24 hours of download time) giving you easy access not only to the service manual but any factory authorized repairs for your car.

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Trouble code P2238 means: O2 sensor positive current control circuit low bank 1 sensor 1