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Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 2 of 8)

Make
Toyota
Model
Highlander 2WD
Engine
V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 8
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Timing Belt: Service and Repair

TIMING BELT

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH 
3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH 
4. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY 
5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSY 
6. REMOVE COWL PANEL SUB-ASSY
7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
9. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1 

10. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT 
11. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
12. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH 
13. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2
14. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 

a. Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.

SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021

b. Using SST and the pulley bolt, remove the pulley.

SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05031) 

NOTICE:  Before using SST, apply lubricating oil to the threads and tip of the center bolt 100.

15. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER

16. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER

a. Disconnect the engine wire protector clamps from the timing belt No. 3 cover.
b. Remove the 5 bolts and timing belt cover.

17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
18. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2

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