How to Identify Corporate Business Strategies of Toyota Company

Identifying corporate business strategies of the Toyota company includes looking for anything that enables them to stand-out from the competition based on management's direction. For example, they were pioneers in producing popular hybrid cars. Corporate business strategies of Toyota includes customer relations, a social responsibility platform and anything else that the leadership believes is worthwhile. In order to identify the Toyota corporate business strategies we must incorporate looking at how they increase revenues, cut costs and captivate their customers.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Toyota website

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     Research Toyota company background by reviewing the company website. Read the company values to help determine the direction the company desires to go. For instance, philanthropy is a part of the corporate business strategy of Toyota. It allows the company to give back to the community and look good in the eyes of customers. This corporate business strategy can be identified as a way to satisfy customers.

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     Read company press releases from Toyota. These will detail information that the company wants to be recognized for as industry leaders. For example, Toyota is a leader in the hybrid car market with the Prius model. The unique efficiency standard and ability to cut costs for the consumer and benefit from tax rebates makes this an attractive corporate business strategy. Identify corporate business strategies of Toyota by reviewing all media news regarding the brand to see what they are highlighting as the next big item.

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     Watch Toyota TV commercials and car shows that are designed to entice new customers. There are always clues found in marketing campaigns for the perception the brand desires to portray. Typically, corporate business strategies of Toyota will include reliability and popularity as selling points. Therefore, looking for what is repeated often will lead to identifying corporate business strategies of Toyota. This is geared to be a revenue increasing strategy with visual appeal.

How to Get in Touch With Toyota

Toyota expects to operate manufacturing plants in nine U.S. states by the end of 2011.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., opened its American headquarters in Hollywood, California, in 1957. The company sold 288 vehicles in 1958. By 1966, Toyota sold 20,000 vehicles in the United States. The company moved its U.S. headquarters to Torrance, California, in 1982. In 2008, the company was the largest-selling automaker in the United States and in the world.



Toyota granted a $10 million endowment to establish the Toyota USA Foundation in 1987. The foundation provides about $2 million each year to support educational programs focusing on mathematics and science for students from kindergarten through high school.

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Easy

Instructions

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     Contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 800-331-4331 to speak to a representative, Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time and Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific.

     Fax documents to 310-468-7814.

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     Send postal mail to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., 19001 South Western Ave., Dept. WC11, Torrance, CA 90501.

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     Call Toyota Financial Services at 800-874-8822, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to speak to a customer service representative about financing a purchase or lease. Get account information from the automated customer service line 24 hours a day from the same telephone number.

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     Register for online communications at Toyota Financial Services to pay your bill, apply for credit or get leasing information.

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     Request information and assistance online through Toyota's email contact form.

How to Replace an Oxygen Sensor on a Toyota Tundra

The oxygen sensors in your Toyota Tundra monitor the oxygen levels in the exhaust, thus helping regulate your truck's fuel consumption. If your gas mileage has decreased or your "check engine" light is on, the oxygen sensors may be the cause.

If you have a singe exhaust, your Toyota Tundra will have two sensors; if you have dual exhaust, your truck will have four sensors. Buy replacement oxygen sensors from an auto parts retailer or Toyota dealership.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Oxygen sensor socket
• Ratchet
• Box-end wrench set

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     Disconnect the negative battery cable with a wrench and secure the cable away from the battery.

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     Locate the faulty oxygen sensor. There will be one sensor located in front of the catalytic converter and one located behind the catalytic converter, on the exhaust pipes. If your Tundra is equipped with dual exhaust, you will have four oxygen sensors, two on each pipe.

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     Remove the wiring harness from the oxygen sensor. The harness will simply unplug from the sensor, pulling free.

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     Remove the oxygen sensor from the truck. Your approach will depend on which Tundra engine you have: You can use an oxygen sensor socket and ratchet to unthread the sensor or a box-end wrench to remove the mounting nuts and pull it free of the exhaust.

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     Install the new oxygen sensor and tighten it with an oxygen sensor socket and ratchet--or replace the mounting nuts and tighten them with a box-end wrench, depending on your specific Tundra.

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     Press the wiring harness connector into the connection on the oxygen sensor socket. Repeat this process for the remaining sensors if you are replacing them all.

How to Replace the Shocks on a Toyota

The shocks are an integral part of your suspension, and when they go out, you can have problems with tire wear and handling, and you could potentially get into an accident. Fixing the problem is simple and should take about an hour to do. In this case, the vehicle is a 1995 Toyota Tacoma two-wheel-drive pickup, but the process is the same for many other Toyota vehicles.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Jack
• Jack stands
• Tire iron
• Vice grips
• Open-end wrench set
• 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set
• Replacement shocks
• Scissors

1. Front Suspension

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     Lift up the vehicle using the jack, and place it on jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is secure before you crawl underneath it.

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     Remove the tires, using the tire iron. Place the tires off to the side, away from the workspace.

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     Unbolt the top of the shock from the frame by clamping the vice grips to the top of the shock shaft and placing the open-end wrench on the top nut. The vice grips will stop the shock from turning while you unbolt the shock.

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     Unbolt the bottom of the shock, using the 3/8-inch ratchet. You can now remove the shock.

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     Install the new shocks in the reverse order in which the old ones were removed.

   Rear Suspension

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     Unbolt the top of the shock from the frame, using the 3/8-inch ratchet.

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     Unbolt the bottom of the shock from the frame, using the 3/8-inch ratchet. You can pull the shock off the frame at this time.

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     Install the top mount of the replacement shock onto the top mount of the frame, using the 3/8-inch ratchet.

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     Hold the bottom of the shock in place with your arm, and use the scissors to cut the strap that ties the shock together. The shock will decompress quickly, so slide it onto the lower shock mount as it decompresses.

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     Bolt the bottom mount onto the truck, using the 3/8-inch ratchet. Reinstall the tires with the tire iron, and lift the vehicle off the stands using the jack.

How to Transfer a Toyota Certified Vehicle Warranty

When you purchase a used vehicle, you may still be covered under the original warranty. Check with the original owner to see what type of warranty they have, and if the Toyota is still covered, you'll be able to transfer the warranty coverage to yourself. This means that any manufacturer defects that appear while you're covered will be taken care of by Toyota, rather than you having to pay out of pocket. An additional state fee may apply, depending on where you live.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

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     Download the Toyota Transfer Form, located in the resource section of Toyota's website.

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     Fill out both sections of the form, starting with the "Previous Owner" section and moving to the "New Owner" section. Both the previous owner and the new owner must sign the transfer form for it to be valid.

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     Get the vehicle history report, including all servicing reports from the previous owner. If they haven't kept up with their servicing, the warranty may be invalid.

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     Get a roadworthy inspection report done on the Toyota. You will need this report in order to transfer the warranty.

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     Send a $60 transfer fee along with the inspection report, completed transfer form, vehicle service history and proof of sale to:

     Toyota Extra Care Administrator

     Locked Bag 980

     Milsons Point NSW 1565

     The warranty will be transferred 24 hours after payment is processed.

How to Replace the Rotor in a Toyota Highlander

Your Toyota Highlander relies on brake rotors, calipers and brake pads all working together to bring your vehicle to a halt. If your Highlander seems to be pulsing and shuddering when you hit the brakes, then the rotors are probably to blame. Rotors don't need to be replaced very often, but if they get too worn down or become warped, then it's time to swap them out for new ones.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

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     Buy new rotors for your Toyota Highlander at your local auto parts store or order brake rotors online. It's best to replace all of the rotors at once, but you can get away with replacing just the front or rear end pair at the same time. Never replace just one rotor, as this causes uneven and very unsafe braking.

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     Raise your Highlander on jacks and jack stands to get it off of the ground. Block the wheels to keep it from rolling while you work. Remove the first tire and wheel assembly.

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     Unfasten the caliper mounting bolts and then slide the caliper off of the rotor. Suspend the caliper assembly and attached brake line with heavy mechanic's wire or a bungee cord to keep it out of the way while you work. Don't allow the brake line to become disconnected from the caliper at any point.

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     Remove the rotor holding screws and then pull the old rotor off of the hub. Clean the area around the hub with a damp cloth to remove corrosion and dirt. Install the new rotor onto the hub and tighten the holding screws.

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     Discard the wire and mount the caliper assembly and brake line back into position. Tighten the caliper mounting bolts with a torque wrench or an air ratchet with an appropriate adapter.

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     Repeat this process for each additional rotor. When you're done, lower the Toyota, tighten and torque the lug nuts and then pump the brake until you get a firm pedal before you road test your Toyota Highlander.

How to Clean a Toyota IAC Valve

Keep your Toyota running smoothly by cleaning the IAC valve.

The idle air control valve in the Toyota is an important component in controlling the Toyota's idle speed. The valve, commonly referred to as the IAC valve, allows the correct amount of air to bypass the throttle plate in order to maintain the proper idle speed. The valve will become dirty over time and cause the Toyota to stall or idle roughly. Cleaning the IAC valve takes a few short steps and can be completed with minimal tools. It's important to keep the valve clean to ensure the efficiency of the Toyota.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Socket wrench
• Throttle body cleaner
• Wire brush
• Rag

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     Place the Toyota in "Park" on level ground and let the vehicle cool for twenty minutes.

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     Locate the IAC valve under the hood of the Toyota. The valve is located on the throttle body and is a 4-inch cylinder unit. If needed, the Toyota owner's manual will have a diagram.

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     Disconnect the valve harness by unhooking it. Remove the two bolts that secure the valve into the valve mount using a socket wrench. The valve will now be loose enough to remove. Gently pull the valve off of the mount.

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     Spray the inside of the IAC valve with throttle body cleaner. Clean any carbon, dirt and debris using a wire brush and rag.

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     Place the IAC valve back onto the mount and replace the two bolts that secure the valve in place. Use the socket wrench to tighten and secure the bolts. Reconnect the harness and close the hood of the Toyota.