Removal
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
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3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
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5. DRAIN POWER STEERING FLUID
6. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the clip and disconnect the return hose.
(b) Remove the union bolt, then disconnect the pressure feed tube. |
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(c) Remove the gasket from the pressure feed tube.
7. REMOVE VANE PUMP
(a) Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and vane pump assembly. |
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota Tacoma quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.

