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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> 2WD -> 4WD -> Camry & Camry Solara -> Celica & Corolla -> Echo & Tercel -> Inspection -> Installation -> Land Cruiser, Tundra & 4Runner -> RAV4 -> Removal -> Replacement -> Sienna -> Tacoma & T100
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Camry & Camry Solara

Removal
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake drum cannot be remove easily, insert a suitable screwdriver through hole in backing plate, then push adjuster lever away from adjuster and back of adjustment tension.
  • Disconnect return spring, then remove front shoe hold-down spring, retainers and pin.
  • Disconnect anchor spring, then remove front brake shoe and anchor spring, Fig. .
  • Remove rear shoe hold-down spring, retainers and pin, using suitable tool, then disconnect parking brake cable from anchor plate.
  • D...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1995-04 Tacoma & 1996-02 4Runner
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Front

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and front differential flanges.
  • Remove bolts, nuts, and washers from differential flange.
  • Suspend the front side of the propeller shaft.
  • Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and transfer flanges.
  • Remove bolts, nuts, and washers from transfer flanges.
  • Remove front propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque differential flange bolts to 54 ft. lbs.
    • Torque ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove nuts from battery bracket mount and then remove battery.
  • Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts securing engine under cover subassembly.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove bolt from wiring harness stay mount.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from alternator assembly.
  • Remove alternator terminal nut cap and then n...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove power steering pump drive belt.
  • Remove engine under cover.
  • Loosen idle pulley lock nut.
  • Loosen drive belt tensi...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Power Window Control Components Diagram for 2002 Toyota 4runner  3.4 V6 GASPower Window Control Components Diagram for 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Main Relay
  • Power Window Motor
  • Power Window Switch
  • Power Window Master Switch
  • Courtesy Switch
  • Instrument Panel Splices Diagram for 2002 Toyota 4runner  3.4 V6 GASInstrument Panel Splices Diagram for 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cowl Wire
  • Engine Room Main Wire
  • Engine Wire
  • Roof Wire
  • Floor Wire
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Toyota 4runner  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt
  • Unlock Warning Switch
  • Passenger Seat Belt Warning Light
  • Left Front Door Courtesy Switch
  • Right Buckle Switch
  • 2002 Toyota 4runner  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Backup Light Switch
  • Right Backup Light
  • Left Backup Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A340 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2002 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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