2003 Toyota Highlander Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2003 Toyota Highlander, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2003
TrimsBase · Limited
Federal record2 recalls · 316 complaints · 66 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2003 Highlander manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 400
  • Engine Performance 1,632
  • Accessories & Equipment 393
  • General Information 1,728
  • Body & Frame 200
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 82
  • Brakes 386
  • Restraints 153
  • Drivelines & Axles 37
  • Steering 18
  • Electrical 946
  • Suspension 69
  • Engine Mechanical 240
  • Transmission 276
  • RECIRC position, engine at 1,500

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2003 Highlander

  1. Wheels · 02V339000
    If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the wheel nuts provided for the upgrade al.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 04V181000
    This condition could allow the door to be opened with the inside while the operator believes that th.

Owners have filed 316 complaints and Toyota has issued 66 technical service bulletins for the 2003 Highlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2003 Highlander manual

Is this manual specific to the 2003 Highlander?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2003 model year across the Base, Limited trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.

What 2003 Highlander problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2003 Highlander, covering wheels, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Toyota dealers.

Does it include 2003 Highlander wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2003 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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