2000 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
HeadlightsHB260/55A
Parking lights1685C
Front turn signal
lights115627B
Rear turn signal
lights115627B
Stop and tail lights115727/8B
Back−up lights115627B
License plate lights1943.8C
High mounted
stoplight1685C
Interior light Normal cab
Xtra−cab

5
10D
Personal lights5D
Door courtesy
lights3D
Glove box light1.4C
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
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
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3. Install the rubber cover with theTOP" 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.
Parking lights
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

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Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
a: Rear turn signal lightc: Back−up light
b: Stop and tail light
Front turn signal lights
(two−wheel drive models
except Pre Runner)Front turn signal lights
(four−wheel drive models
and Pre Runner)
Rear turn signal, stop and
tail, and back−up lights

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License plate lights (type A)License plate lights (type B)
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

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High mounted stoplight
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight248
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Engine 249
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Fuel 250
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Service specifications 250
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Tires 254
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Fuses 254
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SECTION 8

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Dimensions and weight
TWO−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNERNormal cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 5mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.) Overall width mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.) 4540(178.7)
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1
4690(184.6)∗25010(197.2)∗1
5155(203.0)∗2
1690(66.5)
1580(62.2)
∗ 4
3095(121.9)
1425(56.1)
1440(56.7)
500(1100)
∗6
430(950)∗7
295(650)∗8
500(1100)∗6
430(950)∗7
1415(55.7)∗3
1440(56.7)∗4
1395(54.9)∗3
1425(56.1)∗4
2625(103.3) 1575(62.0)
∗3
1580(62.2) 1690(66.5)
∗1: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With P195/75R14 tires∗4: With P215/70R14 tires∗5: Unladen vehicle∗6: With 1 or 2 occupants∗7: With 3 occupants∗8: With 5 occupants

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Engine
Model:
2RZ−FE, 3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE
Type:2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engine4 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)
FOUR−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER
Normal cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 4mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.) Overall width mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)4665(183.7)
5135(202.2)
1690(66.5)
∗ 1
1720(67.7)∗2
1765(69.5)∗3
1720(62.7)∗1
1750(68.9)∗2
3095(121.9)
1460(57.5)∗7
1500(59.1)∗8
500(1100)∗9
317(700)∗10500(1100) 1455(57.3)
∗7
1495(58.9)∗8
1460(57.5)∗5
1500(59.1)∗6
2625(103.3) 1715(67.5)
∗1
1745(68.7)∗2
1690(66.5)∗1
1720(67.7)∗2
1765(69.5)∗3
1455(57.3)∗7
1495(58.9)∗8
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: With P225/75R15 tires∗2: With P265/75R15 tires or with 31 10.5R15LT tires∗
3: With wheel opening extension∗4: Unladen vehicle∗5: With steel wheels plus P225/75R15 tires∗6: With steel wheels plus P265/75R15 tires or with aluminum wheels∗7: With steel wheels∗8: With aluminum wheels∗9: With 3 occupants∗10: With 5 occupants