Where are the fuel pumps on a Toyota 4Runner?
Here are a few handy tips and tricks for working on the high pressure EFI fuel pumps on Toyota 22RE/22RET and V6 (3VZE) trucks. In the 1st generation Toyota 4Runner, there is a handy access hatch under the rear seat cushions.
Where is the trouble light on a Toyota 4Runner?
With LED lights, polarity matters, the R-B wire is +12V and the W-B wire is ground. The two wires are run up to a 12V outlet screwed to the side of the bed rail. The LED trouble light plugs into that outlet and can then be turned on (image above-right) or off from either the switch at the deck light or from the deck light switch on the dash.
How do you re-power a Toyota 4Runner?
First step is to re-power it off the battery. Pull the lower dash off, disconnect the deck light plug and find the dark green wire (upper left of the connector) – that supplies power to the whole circuit. I cut it, spliced in a male and female spade connector and then tapped into my CB radio power feed.
Where is the trim panel on a Toyota 4Runner?
On the 1st generation 4Runner, there is a plastic trim panel located on the B-pillar, just behind the front doors. One day I decided to see how that piece was held in place, as it seemed to have no visible fasteners.
The LED trouble light plugs into that outlet and can then be turned on (image above-right) or off from either the switch at the deck light or from the deck light switch on the dash. As wired, even the indicator light on the front deck light switch illuminates so you don’t forget to leave it on.
Why does my 2.7L engine not start when hot?
I honestly have this exact same problem with my 2.7L. I can guarantee that something is becoming heat soaked when the engine sits for 5-25mins after being at operating temp.
What’s the cheapest way to repair a 4Runner?
Here are some cheap tricks and tips I’ve found for repairing and upgrading my rig. These are simple modifications and repairs that for the most part cost very little and take little time. Here are some engine photos of the 22REC engine taken over the years… Got more gauges than dash? Add a custom gauge pillar What is this Banana Scale? REPAIRS:
Can you replace the head gaskets on a Toyota 4Runner?
This video is about removing the head gaskets from a Toyota 3VZ-E 3.0 V6 engine that is found it the 4runners and Pickup. This job takes a lot of effort with paying close attention to detail. I would not recommend doing this job if you never replaced head gaskets before. If you’re still feeling confident give it a try! Loading…