TOYOTA TACOMA 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

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Headlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.3. Install the rubber cover with the TOP" mark upward and snuggle on
the boss. Then insert the connector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Parking lights
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
Front turn signal lights

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Inner side
screws
30 mm
(1.2 in.)
Outer side screws 45 mm (1.8 in.)
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
a: Rear turn signal lightc: Back−up light
b: Stop/tail light
License plate lights (type A)
Rear turn signal, stop/tail,
and back−up lights

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License plate lights (type B)
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
High mounted stoplight
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions280
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Cargo weight rating 282
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Engine 282
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Fuel 283
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Service specifications 283
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Tires 287
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Fuses 287
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SECTION 8

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Dimensions
Regular cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length
Overall height
∗ 6
Front tread
Rear tread Overall width
Wheelbase 4540(178.7)
∗
1
4685(184.4)∗25010(197.2)∗1
5155(203.0)∗2
1690(66.5)
1765(69.5)∗3, ∗
41690(66.5)
1620(63.8)
∗4
1630(64.2)∗5
3095(121.9)
1450(57.1)
1455(57.3)
1455(57.3) 1450(57.1)
2625(103.3) 1590(62.5)
∗
3, ∗
4
1605(63.2)∗4
1615(63.6)∗5
∗ 1
: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With 5VZ−FE engine∗4: With P235/55R16 tires∗5: With P205/75R15 tires∗6: Unladen vehicle
TWO−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER mm (in.)

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FOUR−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNERmm (in.)
Regular cab modelsXtra−cab modelsDouble cab models
Overall length4685(184.4)5155(203.0)5155(203.0)
Overall width1690(66.5)∗
1
1785(70.3)∗21690(66.5)∗1
1785(70.3)∗21785(70.3)
Overall height∗31720(67.7)∗1
1750(68.9)∗21715(67.5)∗1
1745(68.7)∗21715(67.5)∗1
1745(68.7)∗2
Wheelbase2625(103.3)3095(121.9)3095(121.9)
Front tread1460(57.5)∗1
1500(59.1)∗21460(57.5)∗1
1500(59.1)∗21460(57.5)∗1
1500(59.1)∗2
Rear tread1455(57.3)∗1
1495(58.9)∗21455(57.3)∗1
1495(58.9)∗21455(57.3)∗1
1495(58.9)∗2
∗1: With P225/75R15 tires∗2: With P265/70R16 tires∗3: Unladen vehicle

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Cargo weight ratingEngine
Model:
2RZ−FE, 3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE
Type:
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ−FE engine 6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZ−FE engine95.0 86.0(3.74 3.39)
3RZ−FE engine 95.0 95.0(3.74 3.74)
5VZ−FE engine 93.5 82.0(3.68 3.23)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2RZ−FE engine 2438(148.8)
3RZ−FE engine 2694(164.3)
5VZ−FE engine 3378(206.1)
Regular cab models Xtra−cab models
∗ 1: With 1 occupant∗2: With 3 occupants∗3: With 5 occupants
Two−wheel drive
models except
Pre Runner
Four−wheel drive
models
Pre Runner
Double cab models
460(1020)
∗ 1
375(830)∗2
500(1100)∗1
460(1020)∗2
500(1100)∗1
480(1060)∗2
410(900)∗1
350(770)∗2
250(550)∗3
500(1100)∗1
370(825)∗2
235(525)∗3
500(1100)∗1
450(1000)∗2
335(745)∗3
440(970)∗1
300(670)∗2
165(365)∗3
450(1000)∗1
380(845)∗2
265(590)∗3
kg (lb.)

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Fuel
Fuel type:Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Two−wheel drive models except Pre
Runner60(16.0,13.3)
Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner 70(18.5,15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesIntake 0.150.25(0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35(0.0100.014)
5VZ−FE engine Intake 0.130.23(0.0060.009)
Exhaust 0.270.37(0.0110.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesDENSO K16R−U11
NGK BKR5EYA−11
5VZ−FE engine DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB−11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1(0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), lbf:
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesGenerator belt 115 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
−15
5VZ−FE engineGenerator belt 100  20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
−15

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Two−wheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZ−FE engineWith filter 5.5(5.8,4.8)
Without filter 4.8(5.0,4.2)
5VZ−FE engine With filter 5.4(5.7,4.8)
Without filter 5.1(5.4,4.5)
Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
3RZ−FE engineWith filter 5.4(5.7,4.8)
Without filter 4.7(5.0,4.1)
5VZ−FE engine With filter 5.2(5.5,4.6)
Without filter 4.9(5.2,4.3)
Oil grade: API grade SJ, Energy−Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two−wheel drive models except Pre
RunnerWith manual transmission2RZ−FE engine 8.0(8.5,7.0)
5VZ−FE engine 9.7(10.3,8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ−FE engine 7.8(8.2,6.9) Four−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
With manual transmission3RZ−FE engine 8.3(8.8,7.3)
5VZ−FE engine 10.1(10.7,8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ−FE engine 8.2(8.7,7.2)
5VZ−FE engine 10.0(10.5,8.8)
Coolant type: TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 °C (68 °F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.