2004 TOYOTA SOLARA Owners Manual (in English)

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Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Vanity lights
(coupe)—1.4F
Vanity lights
(convertible)—1.5E
Glove box light—1.2D
Quarter trim
courtesy light1943.8E
Trunk light
(coupe)28255D
Trunk light
(convertible)—3.8D
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H10 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Single end bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
Low beam (outside)High beam (inside)
1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise to the front of the
vehicle as shown.
The above illustration shows the left−hand
headlight.2. Unplug the connector while depress-
ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
—Headlights

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3. Plug in a new bulb into the connec-
tor and install it into the mounting
hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop/tail and rear side marker light
c: Backup light
—Rear turn signal, backup,
stop/tail and rear side marker
lights

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Use a Flatbladed screwdriver.
—High mounted stoplight
(coupe)—License plate lights

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If either the left or right front fog, park-
ing, front side marker and front turn
signal lights burns out, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the front fog,
parking, front side marker and front
turn signal light bulbs by yourself.
You may damage the vehicle.
—Front fog, parking, front
side marker and front turn
signal lights

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weight326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service specifications327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 8

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Model:
2AZ−FE and 3MZ−FE
Type:
2AZ−FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
3MZ−FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
2AZ−FE engine
88.596.0 (3.483.78)
3MZ−FE engine
92.083.0 (3.623.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2AZ−FE engine 2362 (144.1)
3MZ−FE engine 3311 (201.9)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)
∗: Unladen vehicle1425 (56.1) 4890 (192.5)
1815 (71.5)
2720 (107.1)
1545 (60.8)
1535 (60.4)
410 (900)
Coupe
1435 (56.5) 4890 (192.5)
1815 (71.5)
2720 (107.1)
1545 (60.8)
1535 (60.4)
342 (754) Convertible
Engine

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Fuel type:
2AZ−FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
3MZ−FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2AZ−FE engine
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)
3MZ−FE engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
1.1 (0.043)
3MZ−FE engine only—Drive belt tension
measured with Borroughs drive belt ten-
sion gauge No.BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:
11 520ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
2AZ−FE engine
With filter 3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
3MZ−FE engine
With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Fuel Service specifications

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Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W−30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2AZ−FE engine 6.2 (6.6, 5.4)
3MZ−FE engine 9.2 (9.8, 8.1)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−amine,
non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology.
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
NOTE: If replacement is necessary, make
sure to do so with a battery that
meets the same standard as the
original.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90