The service and repair manual for the 2005 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 year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base · Limited |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 289 complaints · 84 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 Highlander manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 442
- General Information 1,696
- Accessories & Equipment 862
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 91
- Body & Frame 230
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 201
- Restraints 263
- Drivelines & Axles 67
- Steering 30
- Electrical 1,171
- Suspension 77
- Engine Mechanical 219
- Transmission 233
- Engine Performance 912
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 Highlander
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 11V112000If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › master cylinder · 10V499000A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braki.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V539000In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V035000This does not meet the standard requirements.
- Seats — front assembly › seat heater/cooler · 16V396000If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 289 complaints and Toyota has issued 84 technical service bulletins for the 2005 Highlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 Highlander manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 Highlander?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 model year across the Base, Limited trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 2005 Highlander problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2005 Highlander, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling. 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 2005 Highlander wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 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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