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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks from 1990+
Toyota -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> AVALON -> Blinking Of A/C Indicator -> Brightness Does Not Change When Rheostat Volume Or Light Control Switch Is Turned -> Engine Idle-Up Does Not Occur, Or Is Continuous -> Insufficient Air Flow -> Insufficient Air Flow. -> No Air Inlet Control -> No Air Outlet Control -> No Air Temperature Control (Only Provides Max Cool & Max Warm) -> No Blower Control -> No Blower Operation -> No Cool Air Comes Out -> No Temperature Control (Only Provides Max Cool & Max Warm) -> No Warm Air Comes Out -> Output Air Differs From Set Temperature Or Response Is Slow -> Output Air Differs From Set Temperature Or Slow Response -> Set Temperature Displayed Does Not Match Operation Of Temperature Control Switch -> SUPRA -> Trouble Code Not Recorded
Vehicle: 1994 Toyota 4runner SR5 3.0 V6 GAS
Inspect each component or system in numerical order of importance.
AVALON
No Blower Operation
- Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Faulty fuse or circuit breaker.
- Faulty A/C amplifier.
No Blower Control
- Faulty blower motor.
- Faulty power transistor.
- Faulty Extra-Hi relay.
- Faulty fuse or circuit breaker.
- Faulty heater main relay.
Insufficient Air Flow.
- Faulty blower motor.
- Faulty Extra-Hi relay.
No Cool Air Comes Out
- Incorrect volume of refrigera...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> Anti-Lock Brake System -> Brake Assist (BA) System -> Traction Control System (TRAC) -> Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) System
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS
Anti-Lock Brake System
By use of a micro-computer, this anti-lock brake system controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock. With this system, directional stability is improved and steerability maintained even at panic braking on wet, sandy, snowy or icy road conditions.
Traction Control System (TRAC)
The traction control system controls the engine torque and rear wheel br...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1984-02 4Runner -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1992 Toyota 4runner SR5 2.4 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
- Place a shop towel over the union bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the union bolt allowing fuel pressure to bleed down.
- Whenever the union bolt is loosened to relieve fuel system pressure, always replace the bolt gasket.
Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft pro...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota 4runner 4.0 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.7 V8 GAS
Refer toF...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables.
- 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 nut.
- ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-09 4Runner
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota 4runner SR5 4.0 V6 GAS
On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod, Fig. .
- Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Overdrive Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 Toyota 4runner SR5 2.4 L4 GAS
The "OD Off" lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the Overdrive (OD) switch is in the Off position. When the OD switch is placed in the On position, the "OD Off" lamp should go out. If the lamp flashes when the switch is placed in the On position, a fault has been detected by the electronic control system. After diagnosis and repair are c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Toyota 4runner SR5 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain engine coolant, into a suitable container.
- Remove engine under covers.
- Remove air intake connector.
- Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.
- Disconnect radiator hoses.
- On models w/A/C...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota 4runner SR5 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 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Horn Diagram for 2008 Toyota 4runner SR5 4.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuel Tank Components Diagram for 2007 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2007 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: A/C - REMANUFACTURED COMPRESSORS - WARRANTY INFO Vehicle: 1988 Toyota 4runner SR5 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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