Get DIYMaintenance-Introduction Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Third Generation (1996-2002)

’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)

SECTION 7− 1

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Introduction

Engine compartment overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Fuse locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Do−it−yourself service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Parts and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

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Engine compartment overview

1. Windshield and back window

washer fluid tank

2. Power steering fluid reservoir

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Fuse block

6. Battery

7. Engine coolant reservoir

8. Engine oil level dipstick

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Do−it−yourself service

precautions

Fuse locations

If you perform maintenance by yourself,

be sure to follow the correct procedure

given in this section.

You should be aware that improper or in-

complete servicing may result in operating

problems.

Spare fuses

Performing

do−it−yourself

maintenance

during the warranty period may affect your

warranty coverage. Read the separate

Toyota Warranty statement for details and

suggestions.

This section gives instructions only for

those items that are relatively easy for an

owner to perform. As explained in Section

6, there are still a number of items that

must be done by a qualified technician

with special tools.

For information on tools and parts for do−

it−yourself maintenance, see “Parts and

tools”.

Utmost care should be taken when work-

ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental

injury. Here are

a

few precautions that

you should be especially careful to ob-

serve:

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NOTICE

D Use eye protection whenever you

CAUTION

work on or under your vehicle

where you may be exposed to flying

or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

z Remember that battery and ignition

cables carry high currents or volt-

ages. Be careful of accidentally

causing a short circuit.

D When the engine is running, keep

hands, clothing, and tools away

from the moving fan and engine

D Used engine oil contains potentially

harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as in-

flammation or skin cancer, so care

should be taken to avoid prolonged

and repeated contact with it. To re-

move used engine oil from your

skin, wash thoroughly with soap

and water.

drive

watches, and ties is advisable.)

belts.

(Removing

rings,

z Add only demineralized or distilled

water to fill the radiator. And if you

spill some of the coolant, be sure

to wash it off with water to prevent

it from damaging the parts or paint.

D Right after driving, the engine

compartment—the engine, radiator,

exhaust manifold, power steering

fluid reservoir and spark plug

boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-

ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids

and spark plugs may also be hot.

z Do not allow dirt or anything else

to fall through the spark plug holes.

z Do not pry the outer electrode of a

spark plug against the center elec-

trode.

D Do not leave used oil within the

reach of children.

D If the engine is hot, do not remove

the radiator cap or loosen the drain

plugs to prevent burning yourself.

D Dispose of used oil and filter only

in a safe and acceptable manner.

Do not dispose of used oil and fil-

ter in household trash, in sewers or

onto the ground. Call your dealer or

z Use only spark plugs of the speci-

fied type. Using other types will

cause engine damage, loss of per-

formance or radio noise.

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames around fuel or the

battery. Their fumes are flammable.

a service station for information

concerning recycling or disposal.

z Do not overfill automatic transmis-

sion fluid, or the transmission

could be damaged.

D Be extremely cautious when work-

ing on the battery. It contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

D Do not get under your vehicle with

just the body jack supporting it. Al-

ways use automotive jack stands or

other solid supports.

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Parts and tools

Here is a list of parts and tools you will

need on performing do−it−yourself mainte-

nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-

signed in metric sizes, so your tools must

be metric.

Tools:

z Do not drive with the air cleaner

filter removed, or excessive engine

wear could result. Also backfiring

D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking power steering fluid

Parts (if level is low):

could cause

compartment.

a

fire in the engine

Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):

z Be careful not to scratch the glass

surface with the wiper frame.

D Automatic

DEXRONrII or III

transmission

fluid

D Engine

oil

“Energy−Conserving”

API

grade

or

SJ,

ILSAC

z When closing the engine hood,

check to see that you have not for-

gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Tools:

multigrade having viscosity proper for

your climate

D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking battery condition

Tools:

D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):

D Warm water

D Baking soda

D Grease

D “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-

lent

D Conventional

clamp bolts)

wrench

(for

terminal

See Section 7−2 for details about cool-

ant type selection.

Checking and replacing fuses

D Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

D Fuse with same amperage rating as

original

D Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluid

Tools:

D Conventional wrench (for instrument

lower panel nut)

Parts (if level is low):

D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

brake fluid

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Adding washer fluid

Parts:

D Water

D Washer fluid containing antifreeze

(for winter use)

Tools:

D Funnel

Replacing light bulbs

Parts:

D Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in “Re-

placing light bulbs” in Section 7−3.)

Tools:

D Screwdriver

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