2005 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER engine

2412005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-
ity.Oil grade:
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W−30
OIL008
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

2432005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
85 (3.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
5—8 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent

2462005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
SB73068a
Engine compartment
24. TAIL1 20 A: “TAIL2” “PANEL” fuses
25. D P/W 20 A: Power window system
26. P P/W 20 A: Power window system
27. RADIO1 15 A: Power antenna, audio
28. DOME 10 A: Clock
29. ECUB 10 A: Daytime running light
system, gauges and meters
30. TAIL2 10 A: Taillights, parking lights,
license plate lights, gauges and meters
31. PANEL 7.5 A: Clock, illuminations
32. RADIO2 7.5 A: Gauges and meters,
outside rear view mirror system, clock33. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
34. I/UP 7.5 A: Engine idle up system
35. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
36. ECUB1 25 A: “ECU−B” “DOME” fuses
37. SMTB 10A: Sequential manual trans-
mission system
38. HORN 10 A: Horn
39. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flashers
40. AM2 15 A: Starter system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, SRS airbag
system
41. IG2 15 A: Ignition system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
42. EFI1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system
43. ETCS 15A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
44. HPU 30A: Sequential manual transmis-
sion system
45. HEAD RH LWR 10A: Right−hand head-
light (low beam)46. HEAD LH LWR 10A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
47. EFI2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
48. ST 7.5 A: Starter system
49. SMTIG 10A: Sequential manual trans-
mission system
50. DRL NO.1 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
Fuses (type B)
51. ABS2 50 A: Anti−lock brake system
52. EHPS 50 A: Power steering system
53. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, “DRL
NO.1” “HEAD LH LWR” “HEAD RH
LW R ” f u s e s
54. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
Fuses (type C)
55. ALT 100 A: “AM1” “D P/W” “P P/W”
“DOOR” “STOP” “EHPS” “DEF” “TAIL1”
“OBD” “HTR 40A” fuses

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Publication No. OM17527U
Part No. 01999-17527
Printed in Japan 01−0409−00
MR2(
U9
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 77. . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break−in period 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
See page 130 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 208 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 213 through 221.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 244.
2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)

2005 MR2 from Aug. ’04Prod. (OM17527U)
Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for MR2 may be purchased
from any Toyota dealer or the Material Dis-
tribution Center. To purchase the repair manu-
al, please contact your Toyota dealer or call the
Material Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.