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1997 Toyota 4runner CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:
- Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
- Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button,- - - will appear in tape operation display.
- To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until number of times depressed equals first digit beginning...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Service as r...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Place reference mark on driveline and differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft differential flange.
- Remove bolt...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner SR5 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery negative cable at battery.
- Disconnect connector from alternator.
- Remove nut and disconnect wire from alternator.
- Loosen adjust lock nut, adjusting bolt and pivot bolt, and remove drive belt.
- Remove pivot bolt and adjusting lock nut.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System Warning Lamp -> 1996-2001 4Runner
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system verifies proper anti-lock operation. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After system diagnosis and repair are complete, the lamp can be reset using the following procedures:
- Place ignition switch in On position.
- Connect...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner Limited 3.4 V6 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner Limited 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 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Connector Locations, I1 Through W2 Diagram for 1997 Toyota 4runner SR5 3.4 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Toyota 4runner Limited 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A340 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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