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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Troubleshooting -> 4Runner -> A/C Indicator Does Not Light Up When Turn Mode Control Dial To DEF Position -> A/C Indicator Does Not Light Up With Mode Control Lever At DEF Position -> A/C Indicator Light Does Not Light Up When Mode Lever Is At DEF Position -> A/C System Does Not Operate -> Air Inlet Door Does Not Operate On The Two Way Flow Position, When Performing In These Conditions: Air Inlet Selector: FRESH, Blower Switch: ON, Temperature Control Selector: MAX. WARM, Mode Selector: FOOT OR FOOT/DEF (Two Way Flow Heater) -> Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara -> Blinking Of A/C Indicator -> Brightness Does Not Change When Light Control Switch Is Turned -> Celica -> Compressor Operates Intermittently -> Cool Air Comes Out Only At High Engine RPM -> Corolla -> Echo (Standard) -> Engine Idle Up Does Not Occur, Or Is Continuous -> Front A/C -> Insufficient Air Flow -> Insufficient Cooling -> Land Cruiser -> No Air Flow Mode -> No Air Flow Mode Control -> No Air Inlet Control -> No Air Inlet Control (Two Way Flow Heater) -> No Air Temperature -> No Air Temperature Control -> No Air Temperature Control w/Rear Heater -> No Blower Control -> No Blower Operation -> No Blower Operation (Two Way Flow Heater) -> No Blower Operation w/Rear Heater -> No Compressor Operation -> No Condenser Fan Operation -> No Condenser Fan Operation (High Speed) -> No Condenser Fan Operation (Low Speed) -> No Condenser Fan Speed Change -> No Cool Air Comes Out -> No Engine Idle Up When A/C Switch Is On -> No Engine Idle Up When A/C Switch On -> No Engine Idle Up With A/C Switch On -> No Engine Idle-Up When A/C Switch Is On -> No Engine Idle-Up When A/C Switch On -> No Mode Control -> No Temperature Control -> No Temperature Control (Only Max. Cool Or Max Warm) -> No Warm Air Comes Out -> No Warm Air Comes out w/Rear Heater -> Output Air Is Warmer Or Cooler Than Set Temperature Or Response Is Slow -> Paseo & Tercel -> PTC Heater Does Not Operate, When Perform In These Conditions: Engine Coolant Temp.: 140° or below, Engine Speed: 650 RPM Or Above, Temperature Control Selector: MAX. COOL (PTC HEATER) -> RAV4 -> Rear A/C -> Rear A/C (4-Door) -> Rear A/C (5-Door) -> Rear A/C System Does Not Operate -> Sienna -> Supra -> Tacoma, T100 & Tundra
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS

Avalon, Camry & Camry Solara

Refer to "Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing" for procedures.

Celica
No Blower Operation
  • Faulty HTR fuse.
  • Faulty heater main relay.
  • Faulty blower motor.
  • Faulty blower resistor.
  • Faulty speed control switch.
  • Faulty wiring harness.
No Blower Control
  • Faulty blower motor.
  • Faulty blower resistor.
  • Faulty speed control switch.
  • Faulty wiring harness.
No Air Temperature
  • Improper engine coolant volume.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for gener...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1995-04 Tacoma & 1996-02 4Runner
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS

Ref...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassemble -> Snap Ring Type
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Disassemble

Snap Ring Type

This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.

  • Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance. Do not tighten driveshaft too tightly in a vise because this will cause driveline to become out of balance and result in driveline vibration.
  • Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
  • ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 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 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

On some models equipped with OBD II, the MIL will also illuminate if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. Tighten fuel tank filler cap until it clicks.

The MIL should light when the ignition switch is placed in the On position without starting the engine. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a fault has been detected by the diagnostic system and has logged a diagnostic trouble code. If the fault does not occur again within three trips, the lamp will go out but a diagnostic tro...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 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 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 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 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Connector Locations, A24 Through L1 Diagram for 1998 Toyota 4runner  3.4 V6 GASBody Connector Locations, A24 Through L1 Diagram for 1998 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • License Plate Light
  • Fuel Sender
  • ABS Speed Sensor Rear LH
  • ABS Speed Sensor Rear RH
  • Body Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 Toyota 4runner  2.7 L4 GASBody Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Door LH Wire
  • Front Door RH Wire
  • Roof Wire
  • Floor Wire
  • Rear Door LH Wire
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Toyota 4runner  2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Radio
  • Ignition Switch
  • Antenna Relay
  • LH Front Door Speaker
  • 1998 Toyota 4runner  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Dimmer Switch
  • Stoplight Switch
  • High Beam Indicator Light
  • Left Headlight
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A340 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 1998 Toyota 4runner 2.7 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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