Toyota 4Runner: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction ind ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move s ...

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Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH 2. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR 3. DRAIN SUSPENSION FLUID 4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LOWER BRACKET (a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear stabilizer lower brackets. ...

Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides. The procedure listed below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 3 OUTSIDE MOULDING RETAINER 2. INSTALL REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING L ...